Cindy Hanson

Cynthia Lyons Hanson, 63 of Safford passed away at her home with her mother by her side on April 15, 2010. She was born January 23, 1947 in Miami, Arizona to Marvin and Shirley Lyons. Cynthia attended Globe schools, graduating in 1965. She attended ASU for 2 years and decided to work instead of going to school. She worked for the Scottsdale Schools District and later for Amanda Blake Miss Kitty on Gunsmoke. Cynthia loved her job because she was able to go with Amanda to Hollywood when she was shooting her scenes for Gunsmoke. She met all the crew and several other stars. Cynthia especially enjoyed the animals Amanda had on her compound; an African lion, cheetahs, mountain lions, raccoons and other animals. Cynthias health forced her to give up her job and in 1982 she moved to Safford to be closer to her mother. Cynthia was a member of a group for handicapped persons called New Horizons for several years. Cynthia is survived by her mother Shirley Barnard and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Marvin Lyons. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, April 19th at 10 a.m. in the Desert Springs Church in Safford. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Caldwell Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Pima Cemetery.