Cynthia Sclease

Cynthia Diane Sclease went to live with our Lord unexpectedly on Saturday June 22, 2024, at

the age of 63. She was preceded in death by parents Louis Sclease Jr and Roselyn Beck Martin,

siblings Louis Sclease III (Dorothy Miller) and John Francis Sclease (Alieen), Marion Alane

Burleson (Randy Burleson). She is survived by her "man" Michael DeMay, her son Christopher

Linton (Jennifer Linton, grandchildren Michael Horne and Khristian Doerflein, who she loved

dearly), siblings Patricia A Sclease, Anthony E Sclease (Tracy Sclease) and Joseph L Sclease

(Cindy Wing Sclease), as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. She has one living uncle,

Durwood Beck (Uncle Dub).

Cynthia was born in Pensacola, Escambia County Florida and lived much of her life there before

relocating to Sarasota FL and finally to Fort Ogden, FL. She lived a rich and interesting life with

diverse interests. She once described herself as: Funny, Smart, and Outlandish. She was all this

and more.

She received her associate's degree from Pensacola Junior College in Environmental Science.

While there, Cynthia served as the Alumnus President-Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor

Society of Two-Year Colleges and was honored to be on the National Dean's List. She

considered it a great honor and privilege to participate in these capacities.

Cynthia was able to use her education to secure employment at NAS Pensacola and at the

Pensacola Naval Hospital where she became the Secretary for the Director, Branch Medical

Clinics and Occupational Health, Department of Defense. She received additional training in

conducting and facilitating meetings with diplomacy with the highest-ranking military officers.

She later opened her business, I Permit You, as an Independent Permitting Agent for General

Contractors in SW FL.

She helped change Florida Juvenile Justice Legislation

While living in Pensacola, Cynthia was enthusiastically involved in learning of and documenting

Pensacola's rich history in order to actively participate in the annual Fiesta of Five Flags

Scavenger Hunt which was a thrill to her year after year.

For some time, Cynthia was able to travel extensively abroad on cruises and excursions which

gave her many rich experiences that she cherished.

Cynthia and her sister Patricia auditioned for the Amazing Race Television Series. What an

exciting night!

She was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at the age of 14, which profoundly affected her

lifelong health.

Cynthia was Bright, Articulate, Witty, Compassionate, an Achiever and loved by many. She will

be deeply missed.