Mrs Cynthia Rene’ Wilder Pettis, daughter of the late Earl Arthur Wilder and Clara Virginia Wilder, was born May 23, 1963, in Cincinnati, Ohio, shortly after her parents moved from Memphis, Tennessee. Cynthia was the fifth of seven children.

As a child, Cynthia enjoyed singing and playing the piano. One of her favorite hobbies as a child was playing jacks and teaching others how to play. Cynthia was also the baby girl among her siblings and was definitely a daddy’s girl. Known as “Butter”as kid. Cynthia was described as a sweetheart and her love for cooking began at a young age. 

Cynthia also would enjoy going with her siblings along with her father to help assist with his cleaning business cleaning the post offices around the city of Cincinnati. Cynthia attended Cincinnati Public schools and graduated from Woodward High School in 1981. Shortly after high school Cynthia attended Southern Ohio College and then enlisted into the Army in 1982. In 1983 Cynthia gave birth to her first son the late Christopher Norman Larkins & in 1985 gave birth to her first daughter Cierra Ridley. Cynthia received an honorable discharge from the military in 1988. Soon after Cynthia went to work for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and would later retire after her service of 30 years.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Walker Funeral Home - Walnut Hills Chapel, 2625 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati (45206). The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation, beginning at 3:00 pm. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy she leaves behind.

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the Pettis family during this difficult time. Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.