Cindy Grable Miles

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FRANKLIN – Cindy Grable Miles died Dec. 25, 2020. She was 68.

Cindy was born April 29, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Kenneth and Margaret Grable. She married Stephen Miles as a young adult and over 20 years they fostered 22 children, often with special needs.

Her last job before she retired was working as Family Caregiver Resource Coordinator at Southwestern Commission, the regional council of government for Western North Carolina. Cindy was extremely compassionate and in touch with the needs of seniors, who appreciated her kindness.

Music and the arts were central to Cindy’s life. She was very active in the Macon County Arts Council and served as board president for several terms. Cindy received a scholarship to attend the Stetson University School of Music, where she was a double major in flute and piano. She’ll always be known for her rousing gospel renditions. She was the music director for many different churches and denominations throughout her life.

She was a laughter yoga instructor and was trained by the creator of the technique, Dr. Madan Kataria of Mumbai, India.

Cindy was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth (Pete) Grable. She is survived by her stepmother, Billie C. Grable; and by her longtime friend, Linda Mathias.

A celebration of life will be held later in 2021.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice House Foundation of Western North Carolina, PO Box 815, Franklin NC 28744; or to Appalachian Animal Rescue Center, 851 Lake Emory Road, Franklin NC 28734.