Cindy J. Hartline

Cindy J. Hartline, 65 of Palmyra, passed away Friday morning, Aug. 29, 2025, at her residence.

Cindy was born on Dec. 5, 1959, in Carlinville, to Robert L. Crays and Alberta Lucille (Burrell) Damm.

Cindy graduated from Northwestern High School in 1978.

She managed several local restaurants in Carlinville, including KFC, Subway, and Pizza Hut. Although she enjoyed her roles in restaurant management, her passion for healthcare led her to attend the Capital Area School of Nursing later in life, where she earned her LPN license and began her career as a nurse.

She married Vernon L.”Bub” Hartline on April 24, 1981, in Raymond he passed away on Oct. 9, 2005.

She loved to crochet, knit, sew, making many beautiful afghans.

Cindy enjoyed camping, fishing, playing golf, vacations at Panama City Beach, woodworking, crafts, painting, puzzles reading.

She was an avid fan of scary movies, a devoted Star Trek fan, as well as a Grateful Dead enthusiast.

Cindy is survived by her daughter, Misty Hartline of Palmyra; granddaughters, Harlie Engle (companion Elijah Hoehn) of Auburn, Baylie Evoy of Palmyra; brothers, Lindell Damm of Carlinville, Lonnie (Angie) Damm of Palmyra, Kerry (Tammy) Damm of Irving; sisters, Rhonda (Andy) Solomon of Palmyra; Shannon (Carl) Albracht of Palmyra; brother, Robert Crays (companion Tracy) of Benld; several nieces and nephews.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents; husband and brother, Kenneth Damm.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at the funeral home with Rev. Scott Simmons officiating.

Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Palmyra, next to her husband.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Visit davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in her memory.

Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.