Cindy Breece Zimmerman

Cindy Breece Zimmerman, 67, of Fuquay-Varina, passed away on September 07, 2024, at UNC Rex hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Cindy was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Joe Rowan and Rose Marie Breece on January 30, 1957. She attended the public schools of Pulaski County, Arkansas and moved to North Carolina in 1979. She married Larry Zimmerman on December 30, 1984, in Dillon, South Carolina.

She worked as a banking professional for Paragon Commercial Bank for nearly 20 years. Starting as a courier, working her way through the ranks of Client Development Coordinator and eventually to Lead Loan Operations Specialist. Cindy was a punctual, reliable, and dedicated employee often going in early and staying late to ensure smooth operations. She retired from Paragon in 2018 to enjoy more time with her friends and family whom she cherished. She was an avid reader and loved to spend time outdoors in her flower gardens, relaxing on the beach, hiking and visiting the city parks and museums. Cindy was a bright light to many.

She is preceded in death by parents, Joe Rowan and Rose Marie Breece, brother, Joe Breece and sister, Sandra Najera.

Cindy is survived by husband, Larry Zimmerman, children, Michael Pilcher, Angela Keith (Travis), siblings, Kathie Blackley (Doug), David Breece (Janet), grandchildren Michael Wicker, Hunter Keith and Connor Keith, her cat, Charlie Girl and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends who all loved her dearly.

The family would like to send their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the many nurses and staff with Heartland Hospice and UNC Rex Hospital who cared for Cindy during her final days. True angels on Earth.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Baptist Grove Church Fellowship Hall at 6140 Christian Light Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC on October 19th at 2pm.