Cindy Jo Newkirk Saide

Cindy Jo Newkirk Saide, 70, of Port Neches, died Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was born September 16, 1953, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Agnes Marie Steffier Newkirk and Fred Pitman Newkirk, Jr.

Following high school, Cindy pursued a degree in psychology but was drawn towards cosmetology due to her passion for people as she never met a stranger. Her enthusiasm for hairdressing and makeup, coupled with her love for socializing, led her into this field. After relocating from Delaware to Texas, she continued her love for people and became a daycare teacher at First Baptist Church and later went on to become pharmacy technician. Thirty-five years ago, fate (through family and friends) she was introduced to Frank Saide, who would become her husband and soulmate for 35 years. Their connection was deep-rooted, embodying a timeless love. Cindy’s devotion extended to her husband and children, whom she loved and cherished above all else. She prioritized instilling values of faith, respect, kindness, and work ethic in her children, emphasizing the importance of love, friendship, and living by God’s word. Her unwavering faith in the Lord remained a cornerstone of her life.

Survivors include her children, Jennifer Smith and husband, Steven; John Paul Saide and wife, Lauren; and Elizabeth Reed and husband, Kyle; and grandchildren, Amelia Saide, Audrey Kirby, Mark Reed, Jacob Reilly, and Christopher Bowers.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frank Saide; and son, Jeffrey Bowers.

A gathering of Mrs. Saide’s family and friends will begin at 12:30 p.m., with her funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. Saide’s honor may be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77705.