Cynthia Ann Naylor

Cynthia Ann Naylor (Barker) age 80 of Dewey, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 19th, 2023. Cynthia was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, December 4th, 1942, to Melton G & Wyoma Barker (Adamson). She spent her childhood growing up on a farm in Borger, Texas before moving back to Bartlesville, OK in 1955 as her Father was an employee of Philips Petroleum. She graduated from Bartlesville Col-High in 1961, where she was a member of Delta Phi Gamma sorority (DPG). She then attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in education before transferring to Lindenwood College, in St. Charles, MO where she studied for her master’s degree in guidance counselling. Her education was paused while Cynthia cared for her mother who succumbed to cancer in 1963, when Cynthia was 21; this was the start of Cynthia’s life-long passion, caring for others. Cynthia married Fred Nicholas Jeffrey in June 1964. Shortly thereafter, the two newlyweds emigrated to the United Kingdom, but divorced after deciding to continue as just friends. Cynthia became a teacher of primary education for an all-girls school in England before becoming a social worker for disabled foster children. Her love for children and charity brought her together with her second husband Andrew Arthur Naylor, at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (RSPCC) in London. Cynthia and her new husband moved to the Isle of Wight in Southern England, where they started their family. Cynthia enjoyed the simple, beautiful island life whilst raising her children. After 33 years abroad, Cynthia began the second chapter of her life by returning to her childhood hometown of Bartlesville, Oklahoma with her three adult children, where she continued her social work career. After many years and wanting to return to her love of childhood education, she accepted a position at the Price Tower in Bartlesville as their Education Coordinator until her retirement. After retirement she continued to be a docent at the Price Tower for many years. Cynthia had many varied interests. She was an Elder of her church and was heavily involved in the prayer group and Sunday School. Additionally, she was an active member of many organizations, such as the Organization of International Women’s Club, PEO, and Eastern Star, to name but a few. Cynthia loved architecture and ultimately bought the C.A. Comer Home by Bruce Goff in Dewey, Oklahoma. She worked to restore this home to its original state. She successfully listed it on the National Historic Building Register, which she was immensely proud of. She loved to travel regularly to expand her love of architecture by visiting Falling Water, and Crystal Bridges. Along with taking frequent “girls’ trips” with her beloved daughter, she would also join her DPG sorority sisters on their yearly excursions. She is survived by her three children, Ross Naylor and wife Shannon M Naylor, Dee-Ann Lynd and husband David Lynd, and Marcus Naylor and wife Shannon A Naylor. As well as her seven grandchildren, Tatiana Naylor, Alexander Naylor, Christian Lynd, Katriana Naylor, Kiefer Lynd, Atticus Naylor, and Artemis Naylor. She is preceded in death by her Mother Wyoma Barker, and her Father Melton G Barker. Public memorial services for Cynthia will be held 11am, Saturday September 30th at Disciples Christian Church of 5800 Douglas Lane, Bartlesville. In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to the Price Tower Arts Center Endowment by visiting bartlesvillecf.org/donate/ and selecting this charitable option in the drop down.

Cynthia Ann Naylor

December 14, 1942 - September 19, 2023