Answer:
She committed suicide by hanging at her mothers home in Hilton Head. She was a beautiful person and is missed by all of the people whose lives she touched. She left behind a beautiful daughter being raised by Mrs. Collins.
I understand that Cynthia may have suffered from mental illness. Perhaps the closing of the school drove her to a deep depression. It saddened us dearly. We will always remember her and the awesome launch she gave my kids, many kids.