Cynthia “Cindy” Worell

Cynthia “Cindy” Lou Worell, age 52 of Wayne, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Born and raised in Ogallala, Nebraska as the only child of Gerald and Mary Jo Rolenc, Cindy pursued her passion at cosmetology school, which first brought her to Destin, Florida. She spent a decade there cutting hair and bartending before landing a position in NYC with Redken, a professional hair care and styling company in 2001. When the world changed that year, she instead established herself at a central New Jersey Salon. Cindy’s clients all considered her a friend and her success working at that salon inspired her to open her own salon, The Artistry 2020 out of Woodbridge, NJ with Michelle and she continued to be her own boss for several years.

Cindy also had a passion for tattoos and in 2015 her artist suggested she go on a blind date with another one of his clients, Brian Worell. They were both getting a similar Japanese style tattoo and Cindy’s artist saw a connection just waiting to be made. He could not have been more right because Cindy and Brian instantly hit it off and started dating before officially tying the knot on December 11, 2022. The two were in love and they complemented one another perfectly. The couple loved to travel making frequent trips out to Cabo San Lucas including one last trip to visit their close friends just a few weeks before Cindy’s passing.

Cindy always had a smile on her face no matter what life threw at her. She loved punk rock / hard rock concerts and colorful outfits. She enjoyed long walks in the woods with Brian, her yellow lab Daisy and her black cat Gary, but also fast rides on the back of Brian’s motorcycle for brunch and beers in the country. She was filled with life and everyone who was blessed to get to meet her instantly considered her a friend. She was the group organizer who threw fun themed parties like her famed Tiki parties with their accompanying themed drinks – her favorite of course being her famous Mai Tai.

Cindy was and will always be an inspiration to all who knew her. When she was first diagnosed with breast cancer, she never let her diagnosis bring her down. She never complained and never missed a day of work even while undergoing chemo. Her attitude through cancer was so remarkable that her oncologist asked her to be a public speaker to inspire other woman battling breast cancer. She was empowering, inspirational, and a comfort beyond words to her “breast friends” as she liked to refer to them.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to Guardians of the Ribbon in Cindy’s honor.