Cynthia Forsythe

Long-time Little Rock resident Cynthia Jogene Scott Forsythe died peacefully at her home January 7, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 69. Born January 29, 1951, in Sioux City, Iowa, she moved to Arkansas 43 years ago.
Cynthia was a small business owner for many years, operating Kristin Todd Accessories. She designed, customized, and hand-made jewelry both for her store and her customers, who loved her unique creations. She had a keen eye for fashion, and she always kept up with new trends, even up until her death. She had impeccable class and style, and she always dressed perfectly for the occasion, whether it was movie or game night, her grandchildren’s events, riding her beloved horses, or the most fancy of affairs.
Cynthia, or “Cyndy,” as she was known to most, began her long and successful career as a bridal consultant in Iowa. When she moved to Arkansas, she was a clothing buyer for Dillard’s and, later, M.M. Cohn. She eventually opened her own boutique. She loved helping people look and feel their best. Her family and friends describe her as an amazing “cheerleader” for others, always giving generously of herself. One of her favorite memories was when former President Bill Clinton was holiday shopping and asked her to close her store to the public so, with her help, he could privately shop for gifts.
Her greatest joy, however, was her family, especially her two grandchildren, whom she adored. Their nickname for her was “T.” She was devoted to them and always delighted in all of their accomplishments. “T” loved to surprise them with special gifts, and her favorite things included teaching them to ride and feed horses, beach trips every summer, and playing games with them any chance she could get. She also had countless nieces and nephews, who called her “Aunt Tinny,” since they couldn’t pronounce “Cyndy.” At every family gathering, there was a flock of children who always followed her, as she handed out money, gifts and candy.
Cyndy grew up in Sioux City, Iowa, one of seven children. She was a 1969 graduate of Sioux City’s East High School, where she was a cheerleader. Her other nickname was “Skin,” for her porcelain soft skin as a baby and child. Her brothers and sister describe her as unconditionally loving, never judgmental, and always generous with her time, love and attention. They recall her practical jokes and “Cyndyisms,” as they call them, where she famously forgot one word of a “one liner,” making it even funnier than it was meant to be. She was fiercely loyal, capable of real sacrifice, and a team player with a heart of gold. She left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
She and her husband Robert just celebrated 25 years of marriage. They loved spending time on their farm, fishing and riding horses. Horses were her other true love. She could train them and relate to them in ways no one else could. Cyndy and Robert also traveled many miles on their Harley Davidson motorcycles with friends, visiting the Black Hills, Utah, Idaho, and many other destinations. Simply put, Cyndy was one of a kind.
She is preceded in death by her father, Gene Paxton Scott; her mother, Joyce Annette Scott; and her nephew, Tyson John Saccone. Her family rests in the comfort of knowing they are all now reunited together in love.
Cynthia is survived by her husband, Robert Tod Forsythe, of Little Rock; her daughter, Dawn Kristin Scott and grandchildren, Jackson Ty Stevenson Jones and Keene Elizabeth Jones, all of Little Rock; step-daughter Tiffany Weatherly and her daughters Kate and Anne; step-daughter Stephanie Hernandez (husband, Ragan) and their daughters Taylor and Tiffany; brothers Mike Scott and Paul Sussman, of San Diego, CA; Rick and Corlee Scott, of Sioux City, IA; Greg Scott and Gene Erquiaga, of San Diego, CA; Shane Scott, of Lake Mills, WI; Bill and Josie
Scott, of Sioux City, IA; and her beloved and devoted sister Mary “DeeDee” Scott of Maumelle, AR, who was her best friend, companion, and loving caregiver for many months.
In her later years, she donated her time to teach children, specifically teenage girls, in foster care at the Second Chance Ranch learn to make jewelry. It touched her heart and soul. In lieu of flowers, Cynthia’s family asks that donations be made to Second Chance Ranch, P.O. Box 901,Bryant, Arkansas 72089 or www.2cyr.org.
A service will be held Wednesday January 13th at 2 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home in Little Rock (8801 Knoedl Court). A large celebration of Cyndy’s life will be held when it’s safe to do so.  Service is limited to family and close friends.  At 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday the live stream of the service will begin on Smith Little Rock Funeral Home's Facebook page.  Go to https://www.facebook.com/LittleRockFuneralHome .  No Facebook account is necessary to view.  Call 501-224-2200 if you have questions or problems.