Cynthia Sue (Tinsley) Dott was born January 23, 1953, in Dallas, Texas to Elmo Carl Tinsley and Pattie Sue (Chambers) Tinsley. She grew up in Oak Cliff and graduated from Kimball High School in 1970. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Dallas Baptist University in 1974.
After graduation, Cynthia worked as a nurse for six years, assisted with the founding of PrimaCare Urgent Care, and specialized in oncology radiation therapy at Stephens Park Hospital. She later attended medical school at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. In 1984, she graduated with a Doctorate in Osteopathy and received several honors and awards, including Family Practitioner of the Year and the Stockseth Award for Most Outstanding Osteopathic Physician. Cynthia served her residency in Portland, Maine, and then returned to the Dallas area to open her own Family Clinic practice. She served in the Dallas area as a family practitioner and urgent care specialist for more than 34 years.
Cynthia was an active member at Zion Lutheran Church in Dallas. She enjoyed traveling, antiquing, frequenting the Dallas Arboretum, spoiling her grandchildren, and trips to Disney World with her family and friends.
Cynthia was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 and was in remission until it resurfaced in late November of 2019. On December 13, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at her home, God called Cynthia to heaven at the age of 66. She is survived by her son, Timothy Dott and his wife, Rachael of Prosper, Texas; her daughter, Erica Schwarze and her husband, Alexander of Richardson, Texas; their father, Dr. Gregory Dott of Las Colinas, Texas; grandchildren, Amelia and Eleanor Dott; and brothers, Rod Tinsley and his wife, Kay; Ron Tinsley and his wife, Annie; sister, Kim Tinsley. Other family members include Stephen Dott and his wife, Marilyn; Dr. Kenneth Dott; Dr. Laura Rice and her husband, Dr. Jim Tilger; nieces and nephews, Sean Tinsley, Kaci Tinsley, Kara Tinsley and Austin Beavers, Taylor Tinsley and Andrew Isenbart, Carlee Tinsley, Katherine Goller, Bradley Goller, Heather Nicole Young and her husband Matthew, Harrison Dott, Kenny Dott, Mel Dott, and Kimberly Dott; and a host of other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo and Pattie Tinsley; and her brother. Randall Lee Tinsley.
A memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 6121 Lovers Lane, Dallas, Texas 75214, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2019, with reception to follow at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in Cynthia’s name to Zion Lutheran Church and School.