Mrs. Cynthia Irene Dunn

Cynthia Irene Baker Dunn was born on April 18, 1948, in Valdosta,Georgia, to the late Mr. Nathaniel Baker, Sr., and Mrs. Rosa Lee Matchett Baker. She was the fourth of six children. She is preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Gloria Baker Oakley, and two brothers, Reverend Theodore Baker, Sr. and Mr. Joseph Wayne Baker. On June 4, 1969, Cynthia was joined in holy matrimony to Mr. A. Clifton Dunn and to this union, India Gonyaé, was born. Cynthia received her formal education in Valdosta, Georgia public schools, graduating from Westside High School in 1965 as an honor student. From 1965 to 1969, she attended and graduated from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia, where she received a B.S. degree in Elementary Education. She later received a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia, and a specialist degree (Ed.S) in Administration and Supervision from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. During this time, she was employed with the DeKalb County School District, spending the first 10 years as a classroom teacher at Terry Mill Elementary. For the remaining 25 years, she served in administrative positions at Rockbridge Elementary and Stoneview Elementary. In 2004, after 35 years, she retired from the DeKalb County School District as Principal of Stoneview Elementary. During her tenure with the DeKalb School District, she attended the DeKalb Leadership Academy and was a member of the DeKalb Association of Educators (DAE) and the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE). At an early age, Cynthia attended Saint Phillip A.M.E. Church in Valdosta, Georgia. In 1983, she became a member of The Way, The Truth, and The Life Christian Center, Inc. in Decatur, Georgia, under the leadership of Apostle Ulysses Tuff. With a deep sense of love and devotion to God and His Word, she faithfully served her church as a Christian Education Consultant, Sunday School Assistant, member of the Giver of Life Education Board and Advisory Team and was a part of Diadem Women’s Ministry. Cynthia believed in the power of prayer and prayed constantly for her family and others. Cynthia transitioned on June 17, 2024, while in the care of the wonderful nurses and team at Northside Hospital Atlanta. She leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy that will forever endure. Cynthia is survived by her husband of 55 years, Mr. A. Clifton Dunn; one daughter, India Tuff (Forrest); one grandchild, Skylar A. Tuff; brothers, Mr. Nathaniel Baker, Jr. (Erma) and Mr. Lucious Carl Baker (Gwen); along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends Services will be streamed: https://zoom.us/j/7709818270?from=join#success (https://zoom.us/j/7709818270?from=join#success)

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Mrs. Cynthia Irene Dunn

April 18, 1948 - June 17, 2024