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Cyd Y Vinson 1953 - 2004

Cyd Youlynne Vinson of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States was born on July 12, 1953 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN, and died at age 51 years old on November 2, 2004 at Hollywood in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Cyd Vinson was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, in Los Angeles.

Cyd Youlynne Vinson

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States

July 12, 1953

South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States

November 2, 2004

Hollywood in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States

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Introduction

Cyd Youlynne Vinson was born to Ray Allen Vinson (1933 - 2002) and Charlotte M. Moxley (1932 - 2003) on July 12th, 1953 in Indiana. She had two sisters, Marie Pittman and Dori Vinson and three brothers, Charles Vinson, Darryl Carnes, and Antoine Carnes. She attended high school at Elkhart High School in Elkhart, Indiana and graduated in 1971. Cyd moved to Los Angeles and evidentially worked on the CW television show "Girlfriends", At the end of Season 5, episode 10, which aired on November 29, 2004, paid tribute to her. Cyd Youlynne Vinson had one daughter Shani Breathett. According to her daughter Shani, Cyd was well loved, funny, knowledgeable, and had a passion for history. She went on to say that her mother would be proud of the gay community for the progress that's been made. She died November 2, 2004 and is buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood CA. See Cyd Y Vinson: Obituary.
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1953

Birthday

July 12, 1953

Birthdate

South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

She was a black female. Her paternal grandfather was born in Kentucky, as was her paternal great-grandfather and 2x great-grandfather. Her paternal grandmother was born in Kentucky and her paternal great-grandmother was born in Mississippi. Her maternal grandfather was born in Michigan and her maternal great grandfather was born in Ohio, as was her maternal 2x great-grandfather. Her maternal grandmother and great grandmother were born in Michigan.
Nationality & Locations

Cyd was born in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana and lived in Elkhart Indiana as well. She later moved and worked and lived in Los Angeles, California.
Early Life & Education

She attended Elkhart High School in Elkhart, Indiana, USA through 1972. In the school year 1972 - 1973, she was listed in the yearbook for Elkhart High School as being the Secretary for the Rodeo Club.
Professional Career

Cyd was memorialized thru the television show "Girlfriends" that she worked on at the completion of season 5, episode 10 that aired on Nov 29, 2004 27 days after her death.
Personal Life & Family

Cyd was survived by her daughter, Shani Breathett, one brother, Chuck Vinson, and one grandson, Hezekiah Williams.
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Death

November 2, 2004

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Hollywood in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States
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Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California 90038, United States
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Obituary

Cyd Youlynne Vinson was born on July 12, 1953, in Indiana, and passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2004, at the age of 51 in Los Angeles, California. She is survived by her daughter, Shani Breathett; one brother, Chuck Vinson; one grandson, Hezekiah Williams; one niece, Spence Vinson, and one nephew, Bryce Vinson.

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Cyd Y Vinson lived 19 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 51.

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6 Memories, Stories & Photos about Cyd

Lizzie Kunde

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08/26/2022

1969 High School Yearbook Photo

Cyd in her sophomore year of High School at Elkhart High School in Indiana.

Date & Place: 1969 at Elkhart East High School 1 Blazer Blvd, in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana 46516, United States

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Lizzie Kunde

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1970 High School Yearbook Photo

Cyd walking with friends featured in the 1970 Elkhart High School yearbook. She was a junior in high school.

Date & Place: 1970 at Elkhart East High School 1 Blazer Blvd, in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana 46516, United States

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1969 School Photo from Elkhart High School

Lizzie Kunde

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1969 School Photo from Elkhart High School

Described in the 1969 Elkhart High School as "Digging into picnic food are starring sophs Brenda Swihart, Chris Loham, Cyd Vinson, Doug Hardy, and Jerry Wright.

Date & Place: 1969 at Elkhart East High School 1 Blazer Blvd, in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana 46516, United States

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