Cynthia Satterfield Mueller
December 12, 1946 ~ November 14, 2000
Resided in:
Arden, NC
A native of Durham, NC, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jane Satterfield. She graduated from the University of NC at Greensboro and earned a masters degree and an educational specialist degree from Western Carolina University.
Cindy was a counselor at Etowah, Mills River, and most recently Flat Rock Middle School in the Henderson County Public School system. Among her many contributions to her students, she coordinated a Christmas giving program for students in need and organized and led regular hiking outings. Cindy was an active member and trustee of Avery’s Creek United Methodist Church. As part of the church outreach program, she participated in Crop Walks for Hunger and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. She coordinated and served monthly home-cooked meals for ABCCM. She was a teacher and participant in the Disciple Class.
She is survived by her three daughters Annie Mueller of Atlanta; Lea Mueller and Kathryn Mueller of Arden; a sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and Rodney Mangum of Asheville; a brother and sister-in-law Frank and Denise Satterfield of Houston, Texas; a brother Buck Satterfield; a nephew Mark Mangum of Atlanta; three nieces, Kara Cassels of Atlanta, Christy Satterfield and Stephanie Nelson of Houston, Texas, and many, many close friends.
A memorial service will be held at Avery’s Creek United Methodist Church on Thursday, November 16 at 3:30 PM with the Rev. Doug Love officiating.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Avery’s Creek United Methodist Church or ABCCM.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is in charge of arrangements.
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I worked with Cindy at Etowah School when she was our counsellor. She was my friend as well as a co-worker. I always loved her, and missed her so much when she left our school. She will be missed in many areas that she filled as only Cindy could do.
Dear Lea, Anne and Kathryn,
I always enjoyed talking to your mom and her death was a sad surprise to me. I saw the announcement in the paper too late to visit. She was well loved and liked by many people. I was glad to have known her. Sincerely Cathie Osada (Mary’s mom)
I am at such a loss to express my sympathy and grief. Cindy is one of the sweetest, kindest, and compassionate people I have ever known. She fought the difficult battle with courage and faith. I will miss her greatly. Your loss is shared by all her friends and church family. Her absence will be felt througout. She was special. My prayers to you.
She was truly an angel among us. We will miss her.
There are no words to describe the admiration I have for Mrs. Mueller. Her love for life and ability to smile through such a battle is amazing. She touched the lives of so many, and will be missed by all. Although she is no longer in the room, or in the kitchen cooking up some tofu-seaweed casserole, she will live on through those that loved her. My deepest sympathies for all of you. We will all miss her greatly.
What a loss for all that knew Cindy! I have so many happy, fun memories of Cindy at Mills River School. I always joked with her about closing and locking her counselor’s door every time she saw me coming.
Cindy will be remembered and will be an inspiration to us all.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
I was blessed to know Cindy-she is a child of God.
Growing up,I am proud to say that Cindy was like a second mom to me. I was always at her house, or Kathryn would always be at mine. She was one of the most wonderful people I have ever known. I moved away and regret with all my heart loosing touch with her and her family. I know that she is walking with The Lord now and someday we will meet again. My sympathy and deepest love goes out to the family, and I am praying for them with all my heart and soul.
I have been keeping up with you folks through Carolyn Baldwin. My condolences to each of you…especially Lea, Kara, Mark, and Jackie…my Estes friends. I have fond memories of y’all and that adorable Cindy. Come to see me, kids, I am in the SAME classroom. Love, MLH
This is something we read, maybe it will be of some confort to you Annie, Lea and Katherine.
Cancer is so limited…
It cannot cripple Love
It cannot shatter Hope
It cannot corrode Faith
It cannot destroy Peace
It cannot kill Friendship
It cannot suppress Memories
It cannot invade the Soul
It cannot steal eternal Life
It cannot conquer the Spirit
Love to each of you
Cindy will always be with many of us who walked a ways with her.Her faith, her joy amidst suffering and her love for others, especially her girls was exceptional. She was a gift of God.
I want to express my deep condolences to all of you. Your mother was a wonderful person and I know she will be deeply missed. I cannot imagine what you are going through but please let me know if my family can be of any help to you. I am truly sorry and you are all in my prayers. Cindy was a true disciple of Christ and a great gift of god.
I only talked with Cindy a couple of times, but those few times indicated to me that she was a true sweetheart. My thoughts and prayers are with you folks and if you need anything Kathryn please do not hesitate to e-mail me.
We are proud to have known Cindy even though our contact was brief. We will always remember such a beautiful person and our visits with her.
I still am in disbelief that Cindy is not here with us physically. She will always be with us in memory and in spirit. She touched so many – children and adults. My deepest sympathies to all.