Cynthia Nordgren Breland's Obituary
Cynthia Nordgren Breland passed away gracefully on Monday, April 24, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. A native and life resident of Folsom, LA, she was born on Tuesday, December 31, 1974 to Sandy Bulloch and Gary Eustis Nordgren, Sr.
A beloved daughter, aunt, teacher, coach and dear friend, Cynthia is survived by her mother - Sandy Bulloch Nordgren; her sister - Melissa Nordgren Eshleman; brother - Gary E. Nordgren, Jr.; nieces - Carley Eshleman, Jessica Broome and Jordan Nordgren; nephews - Corey and Casey Eshleman; and many close friends that she loved very much. Her father preceded her in death.
A graduate of Covington High School's class of 1992, Cynthia received a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University, where she was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. Upon graduating, she began a career at Folsom Junior High School, not only teaching math, but coaching boys’ volleyball and track, as well as sponsoring 4-H and the Beta Club. She filled this role as teacher for 10 years before going to work in sales at Southern Glazer's. She lived life with no regrets and managed to leave an impression not soon to be forgotten. Her beauty and grace, this world will never see the likes of again.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services at 4:30 PM on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, LA 70433.
Visiting hours on Saturday will begin at 1:00 PM.
Interment at Covington Cemetery #2 will immediately follow services.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations to be made to E.J. Fielding Funeral Home.
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