Cynthia Joy Dorgeloh
May 9, 1965 ~ May 2, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
CYNTHIA JOY DORGELOH
ASHEVILLE – Cynthia Joy Dorgeloh, 46, of Asheville, died on Monday, May 2, 2011.
She was born in New Jersey to William "Bill" P. Dorgeloh, Jr. of Virginia, and the late Janet Liston. She grew up in Fredericksburg, VA and graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. with a BA in English. She recently attended graduate school at UNC Greensboro.
After graduating from JMU she lived in Vermont for a short time before moving to Atlanta where she made her home for many years. "C.J." loved living here in Asheville where she continued to make many friends. She was loved and supported by several spiritual groups in Asheville. C.J. especially enjoyed contra dancing and her fellowship with other dancers.
Cindy loved to travel. One of her fondest trips was to Mongolia for a summer to teach English to students there. She also traveled to Israel while employed by the Jewish Federation in Atlanta, GA.
Survivors other than her father are her step-mother, Marcia Dorgeloh, and her brother, William "Billy" John Dorgeloh of Fredericksburg, VA.; also her aunt Susan Dorgeloh of Manchester Center, VT.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 7, in the Tunnel Road chapel of Groce Funeral Home. The burial will be out of state.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Great memories of you at CHC class of 83. My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Although I only new CJ for a couple of weeks while she was employed at MANNA FoodBank she seemed like a very loving and passionate person. I am sure she will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
I met CJ while she worked with us at MANNA. She was a very sweet person and very caring. I am sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time.
In the short time I had the honor to work with her at MANNA she brightened our offices. She will be missed by us all. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
In the short time I worked with her at MANNA, it was easy to see what a warm and creative woman she was. I’m very sorry for your loss.
CJ touched so very many lives. It was an honor to know CJ and call her my friend. As sad as I am that she left us, I’m filled with gratitude for the time we had together. She was a rare and beautiful creature.
I am deeply saddened to hear that CJ has left us. God bless all of her friends and family in this time of sorrow. May she rest in peace.
I feel very sad about the loss of CJ. and wish I didn’t have to write this. What a sweet soul she was and is, I always felt good being around her. I know your hearts must be breaking. I am praying you all can find some comfort in this difficult time.
I will keep fond memories of dancing with CJ and her compliments on being a pretty ‘man’. 🙂 We all will miss her terribly.
Always enjoyed dancing with you CJ. Sad that I’m going to miss that opportunity now. You got to the end of the line, and crossed over.
I miss you CJ.:~(> <3
I will never forget….the clear eyed, optimistic view of the world CJ held. Her spiritual connection was an inspiration to me and to so many others, especially as she so comfortably and easily shared her faith and hope in God. CJ was a sweet spirit filled with kindness and wisdom far beyond her years. My gratitude and fond memories of my beautiful friend will stay with me always. Sent with love….
CJ, I am so sorry you are gone. I learned so much from you so many years ago. I hope you have found the peace you were looking for. So many cared for you and will miss you. Rest in peace, friend.
I will miss you, my beautiful, sensitive, passionate, and caring niece, may you now rest in peace…
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free.
Miss me a little – but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me – But let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone
It’s all a part of the Master’s plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me – but let me go.
Beautiful, bright, smiling, freckled and happy. That’s how I remember CJ.
I will remember forever my last conversation with CJ on Sunday, the day before she died. We were talking about finding those glimmers of light that could keep us going in the middle of darkness. She talked about creating a T-shirt with the words ‘Heart Garden-Grow In Love,’ but couldn’t imagine how to design it. I was so hopeful we could work on that project together. CJ brought such Joy to every one whose life she touched, and each of us has grown a little more in Love with Life as the result of her living. My heart is aching for the loss of her presence.
As the days and weeks pass, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Good memories will live in the hearts of those who loved her forever.
I will remember you, always.
I was so sad to learn Cindy was no longer with us. Although it has been a long time since I’ve seen her – her smile is what is etched in my memory. She only had words of kindness to speak and I am a better person for having known her. Rest in peace my friend.
Bill, Marcia & Billy, you are in our prayers at this time. What good times we had together starting in 1972. Cindy was such a delight as a little girl with beautiful red hair, growing into a beautiful woman. We will miss you along with so many others that loved you.
Al & Wanda Travis
Fredericksburg, VA
I always found CJ’s words an inspiration to my spirit and balm for my heart. Her deeply sensitive connection to people and nature softened the world around her wherever she went. Dear, gentle soul, may you rest in peace and know that you will always be loved and cherished.
Cindy Joy cast a long, tall shadow my friends. We’re all better for having been touched by her generosity. I will never forget the laughter we shared and her vulnerable wisdom. She was more courageous than most and sweet as the day is long. THANK YOU CJ!
Cj I will forever miss your beautiful smile, your sweet, gentle soul. I pray you have now found peace. We are all so blessed to have known you.
What a beautiful person, and how very sad it is that she is gone. I am sure she touched scores of people’s lives. She’s one of the brightest stars in heaven now.
Whenever I would see CJ, my reaction was, ‘oh, goodie’, knowing that I was in for a treat. Such a delight she was, a rare jewel. The world just got a little bit dimmer.
The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity. ~Seneca
Let’s us not fear for CJ’s or own last day
“. . . though our paths in life may sever as we wonder far,
still our hearts will turn forever where dear memories are . . .”
(Courtland High School Alma Mater)
My sadness because you have gone is difficult for me to express, though my joy that you have begun eternal life gives me rest. I have borrowed the following words to share my feelings:
Another day has gone
I’m still all alone
How could this be
You’re not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold
Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
I am here with you
Though you’re far away
I am here to stay
You are not alone
I am here with you
Though you’re far away
I am here to stay
You are not alone
I am here with you
Though we’re far apart
You’re always in my heart
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
Now you are in a place
And your forever can begin
(R. Kelly)
I extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to the family, friends, and all those who knew my friend, Cynthia “Cindy” Joy Dorgeloh.
Joseph Montgomery
Courtland High School
Class of 1982
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this very sad time of loss of CJ.
Donna Perry, Courtland Class of 82
So when we think about your life,
We won’t dwell upon its close;
We’ll remember all the good times,
And forget about life’s blows.
Wishing you peace, my friend.
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Cindy. She always had a smile that could light up the room, a personality that warmed your heart and the bluest eyes I had ever seen. Though I had not seen Cindy since we graduated, she was always a friend in high school. I so sorry for the pain her family must be going through and I know many are holding your dear at such a sad time. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Caren – Courtland High School, Class of 83
I had the distinct pleasure of knowing CJ for a short while when she rented our small ‘tree-house’ apartment here in Greensboro last fall, leaving here with regrets the first of January. I felt an immediate connection with CJ as we shared an interest in and commitment to a lifelong spiritual path. We shared some wonderful conversations and I liked her immensely. I feel deeply saddened at her leave-taking but know in my heart that she is dancing in the Light. She was a sweet, sensitive Soul. I hope that CJ’s family will find comfort and solace in knowing that she touched so many lives.
CJ was an important person in my life. Loving and lovable, she really wanted to make the world a better place. I think she succeeded, and I’m deeply saddened to learn that she is gone.
Shine, Star, Shine!
Billy, your sister spoke of you with much fondness and affection. I hope you and your family will find some comfort in memories of happy times together. Keep the Faith!
bill and marcia sorry to hear about your loss Please accept my sincere thoughts and prayers.Joe Vieradka
CJ was such a beautiful person. We met volunteering with Hands on Atlanta in 1991 or 1992. I’m so glad that we got to visit last summer when I was in Asheville, but I’m so sad that it was the last time I would be able to see her smile.
Merry Christmas CJ….. another year of missing your smile and knowing I’ll see you again. HUGS
I have been searching for C.J. for years. I met her on a Walk to Emmaus weekend in Georgia in October of 2000. She was so kind to me that weekend. I called her a few times after the weekend at her home in Atlanta. I am truly sorry for your loss.