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Cynthia McClease


Sunrise: October 22, 1949

Sunset: December 29, 2022

Cynthia McClease was born to Gwendolyn Dunigan on October 22, 1949, in Norfolk, Virginia.  She was raised by her adoptive parents, William and Lillian Mae Robinson in Brooklyn, NY.  After a short illness, she was called from her earthly vessel on December 29, 2022, surrounded by her family.

After obtaining her GED, she continued her education at Norfolk State University.  She proudly graduated with Cum Laude honors in May 1999 where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Elementary Endorsement.   She was employed as a secretary at NSU and had also been a teacher in the public school system.  For several years, she was also a licensed hair stylist and owner of Far Above Rubies Hair Salon in Chesapeake, VA.

She met and married Stanford McClease and they were married for over 23 years.  Cynthia deeply loved her children.  

She was a former member of Cathedral of Faith COGIC from 1989 to 2010.  She had moved out of the area but eventually returned to Virginia.  In 2019, she joined Better Life Ministries COGIC under Superintendent Duane S. McNair, Sr., where she faithfully served until the Lord called her home.  

Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents; her son, ElderOmar Burton, Sr.; sister, Gloria Robinson Edwards; and threebrothers, Wallace Robinson, Clarence Dunigan, Jr. and Donald Dunigan.

Left to lovingly cherish her memory are her daughter, Constance Griffin of Newport News, VA, and son, Naaman Robinson of Chesapeake, VA; two brothers, Tyrone Dunigan  of Greenville, SC and Patrick Dunigan of Bastrop, TX; 12 grandchildren: Angelo, Nina, Rachel, Brandon, Zachary, David, Julian, Kiara, Jasmine, Shereese, Omar, Jr., and Gabby; 18 great-grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.

Viewing Thursday, January 12, 2023 2:00pm - 6:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service 120 W. Berkley Avenue Norfolk, VA 23523 Service COME IN PERSON OR WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Friday, January 13, 2023 11:00am Metropolitan Funeral Service Berkley Chapel Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park 1101 Campostella Road Chesapeake, VA 23320

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    Jawhar Edwards says

    Auntie I miss you and love you so much sleep in peace your nephew jawhar

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    Nancy Miller says

    My deepest condolences to the family. I will continue to be praying for each of you at this time. Grief will pass the memories will flood on and on

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    Tyrone Dunigan says

    I have lost my sister. My heartfelt condolences to the remaining family. After I have dealt with my sorrow and grief I will reach out to you. I am in no shape to offer comfort at this time. I’m sorry.

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    Nina Terrell Robinson says

    Love you and miss you dearly your granddaughter Nina

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