Cynthia Horsley

Cynthia Hanserd Horsley, 71, of Trussville, AL, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at Grandview Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on October 13, 1953, in Montgomery, AL.

Cindy's dedication to her career was unwavering. She graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 1972 and was part of the first nursing class to graduate from Troy State in Montgomery in 1974. Her career, which spanned 44 years, began at Baptist in Montgomery, continued at MCE/St. Vincents East, and concluded at Princeton. Cindy's exceptional nursing skills and her love for her patients and coworkers were evident throughout her career.

Cindy loved life and cherished her family. Spending time with them brought her immense joy, and many wonderful memories were made on vacations at the beach and in the mountains with her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed time with friends and always knew how to bring people together.

She is survived by her daughter, Lara Gaines (Timothy); her son, William Horsley (Natalie); grandchildren: Emma Gaines, Tucker Gaines, Reed Gaines, Annie Horsley, and Lizzie Horsley; and her cousin, Kenny Roberts.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles “Rabbit” and Louise Hanserd.

The family will receive friends and family at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville on Monday, March 31st, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., followed by a service at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Roger White officiating. A graveside service will follow at Arley First Baptist Church Cemetery in Arley, AL. Pallbearers will be Louie King, Brandon Billingsley, Timothy Gaines, Tucker Gaines, Reed Gaines and Ethan Wright.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the youth department at Arley First Baptist Church, the Boaz Project, or any hospital memorial foundation.