Acuff, Cynthia Reneau

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Teacher, And Author

  • Saturday, December 18, 2021

Dr. Cynthia Reneau Acuff, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died on December 15, 2021.

Born on April 13, 1956, Cynthia served the Lord by bringing life into this world as a neonatal nurse practitioner, teacher of future nurses, and author.

She was preceded in death by father, Lowell Acuff and nephew, Hunter Acuff. 

She is survived by mother, Sidney Acuff; ex-husband, Lee Hartman; daughter, Tiffany Ellard and her husband William; ex-husband, Dennis Michaluk; son, Steven Michaluk and his wife Alexandra; grandson, Liam Ellard; brother, James Acuff and his wife Lisa; niece, Katelyn Acuff; and best friend, Scott Tinker.  

Cynthia asked for her ashes to be scattered in the Atlantic Ocean at Daytona Beach, Fl. A celebration of Cynthia’s life for family and friends will take place on Sunday, Dec. 19, at Manchester Park Church of Christ, 835 Mauldeth Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415 starting at 2 p.m.

You can send cards of sympathy in care of Sidney Acuff, 705 Highview Drive, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com for the family.

Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin -Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, 423 265-4414. Please visit our website to share your memories: www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com

 

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