Cynthia Lynn Garrison graduated in 1977 with an associate’s degree in nursing from Antelope Valley Community College. She devoted over 42 years of her life to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, where she began her career in the Intensive Care Unit. Over the years, she became the night shift manager and later served as house supervisor, roles in which she was deeply respected and trusted.

Cynthia was known for her calm leadership, fairness, and unwavering kindness. She always worked the night shift, ensuring that her team felt supported and heard. When managing schedules, she went out of her way to accommodate her colleagues’ needs, and she was often the one called upon to help resolve conflicts with empathy and grace.

She went on medical leave in April 2020 due to COVID-19 precautions and her health history, retiring just a few months shy of her 65th birthday. Though she received service awards recognizing her many years of dedication, her true reward was the love and respect of her coworkers—every one of whom spoke of her with warmth and gratitude.

Cynthia’s legacy is one of compassion, fairness, and quiet strength. She was beloved by all who had the privilege to work alongside her.