Cynthia O. Larkins

Larkins, Cynthia Olivia
Rochester: Cynthia Olivia Larkins daughter of William Jonier Williamson, and Thelma Williamson was born December 24th 1954 in Jamaica, Queens New York. Her higher education started at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn New York. At this point it was clearly recognized Cynthia had exceptional talent for writing. Her first challenge was at Scholastic Publisher where she edited very popular children books, and magazines. She married George Larkins and settled down to raise four children in St. Albans, Queens, New York, while ministering with her husband in various African Methodist Episcopal (AME) churches in southern and western New York for more than 25 years. After relocating to Rochester New York she continued her education at Houghton College in Dansville New York. She also worked for Rochester City School District grants office from which she retired early because of a disability. Cynthia was a very charming outgoing woman who was never at a loss for words. She was blessed with a natural humor that was evident to anyone who came in contact with her. She was confident, extremely articulate, and very classy. She was a devoted mother, loving wife, a world traveler and most of all a child of God.

After an extended illness, she returned to her Heavenly Father on March 8th, 2012. Cynthia is survived by her husband of 31 years Rev. George Lee Larkins III, Ed. D.; her four children Gia, Shakema, Shadaira and John William; two sisters Ethel Morales, and Sandra Williamson; one brother Steven Williamson; three brother-in-laws Frank Morales, Gary, and Gregory Larkins; seven nephews Edwin, Christopher, Elliott, Solomon, Samuel, Kareem, and Matthew; eight grandchildren Sayble, Sawey, Aquan, Naquan, Jabari, Essence, David Jr. and Onias; and a host of family, and friends.

The family will receive friends Friday March 16th from 5-8 PM at the New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue. Funeral Services for Cynthia will be celebrated Saturday March 17th at Faith Temple, 1876 Elmwood Avenue at 11 AM. Interment will be held privately.