Cynthia Diane Nicholas

Cynthia Diane Nicholas, age 64, of Garnett, passed away on Monday, January 16, at her home. She was born in Berkley, California, the daughter of Ben and Esther M. (Lotspeich) Skaggs. Cindy grew up in the California area. Cynthia was united in marriage to Wayne L. Johnston on November 21, 1966. This union was blessed with four children. They later divorced. Cindy married Aubrey "Nick" Nicholas in Norwalk, California later making their home in Salton, City, California where they retired. After the death of Aubrey three years ago, she moved to Garnett to be close to her family. She enjoyed going to the Casino's, fishing, attending country music concerts and watching T.V. Cindy also enjoyed shopping and spending quality time with her family. Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Leonard Baker; husband, Aubrey "Nick" Nicholas; by two sons, Wayne Johnston Jr. and Shawn Johnston; brother, Steven Skaggs; and sister, Bonnie Meyers. She is survived by two daughters, Tanya Johnston and husband Michael Gross of Ottawa, Kansas; Esther Garcia and husband Mario of Garnett, Kansas; three step-children, Dave Nicholas of Washington, Debbie Langseth of La Mirada, California, and Kathy Bernish of Texas; thirteen grandchildren, Matthew Johnston, Larry Jennings, Heather Jennings, Amanda Johnston, Jessica Garcia, Jacob Garcia, Alex Johnston, Melissa Eleston, Kyle Kirkland, Cynthia Kirkland, Wayne Kirkland, Chris Kirkland, Steven Kirkland; several step-grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother, Mark Skaggs of Bakersfield, California; and two sisters, Loretta Meyers of Fort Worth, Texas, Darla Skaggs of California. A private memorial service will be held by the family. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .