Cynthia "Cindy" Elizabeth Mercer

Cynthia Elizabeth Mercer, 65, passed from this life on Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was born November 23, 1957, in Harlingen, Texas to Fidel Olivares, Jr. and Odilia (Bustamante) Olivares. Cindy graduated from Arlington Sam Houston High School in 1975. She had the ability to view life with a broad perspective and foresight; those characteristics suited her in the workforce. Throughout her life she held several jobs. Cindy worked for sixteen years as a legal secretary for Senator Tom Creighton and most recently for Electromedical Products International Inc and Christi Snider as a secretary. She was known for her generous, openhearted nature. Cindy would do anything for anyone in need. She was a wonderful mother to her two children, J.R. and Amy, attending all of their sporting events with enthusiasm. Cindy lived her life with joy and passion, especially as a doting Nana for her grandsons, Kayson and Jaxson, always looking forward to time spent with them. Those moments gave her hours of intense happiness and joy. Cindy will be missed immensely and loved forever.

Cindy is survived by her son, Jimmy Roy Mercer (Kayla Lucus); daughter, Amy Mercer (Jeff Owens); her grandsons, Kayson Kite and Jaxson Tucker; mother, Odilia Olivares; brothers-in-law, Nate Wilson and Jerry Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cindy was preceded in death by her father, Fidel Olivares, Jr.; sisters, Belinda Wilson and Blanca Williams; and brother, Gustavo Olivares.

A memorial service is being planned by the family and will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 North Elm Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086.