Cynthia Lou Smarr Wheatley

Cynthia Lou “Cindy” Smarr Wheatley, 64, of Tangier Island, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD on April 30, 1961, she was a daughter of the late Grover C. and Docia F. Pruitt Smarr. She was raised by her sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Larry Parks, following
the death of her mother at a young age. Her husband of 46 years, Freddie Lewis Wheatley, Jr., preceded her in death earlier this year on April 30, 2025.
She was a high school graduate and attended Wor-Wic Community College to obtain her phlebotomist certification. She worked as a phlebotomist for over 20 years at the Riverside Tangier Medical Center. She adored her job and the people of the island she served. Cindy cherished life and the life lessons learned with each day. She loved the outdoors, especially boating and proggin with her friend, Carol. She enjoyed cooking, traveling – especially camping, and tending to her chickens, ducks, dogs, and cats. Above all, she adored her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Jenny Dise and husband Dan of Tangier; grandchildren, Alyssa
McCready and husband Isaiah, and their children, Evan and Roman McCready of Woodland, NC, Castella “Cassie” Dise of Harrisonburg, VA, and Daniel Dise of Tangier; sisters, Lisa Pusey of Westover, and Rhonda Parks, Nicole Parks, and Ashley Parks, all of Salisbury; brothers-in- law, Larry Parks of Westover, Bryan “Spanky” King of Tangier, and Matt Wheatley of Princess Anne; sister-in-law, Wanda Smarr of Baltimore; and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Wheatley Dise; her brother, Charles “Butch” Smarr; sisters, Donna Parks and Patricia Ann Parks; sister-in-
law, Sandra King; brothers-in-law, Ernest Ed Parks and Gary Pusey. A memorial service will be held at New Testament Church on Tangier Island on Sunday, August
17, 2025 at 2 PM. A time of sharing will be from 1:30-2 PM. Speakers will be Elder Duane Crockett, Anna Parks, and Eugenia Pruitt. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Tangier Fire Department, P.O. Box 244, Tangier Island, VA 23440.
Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com