Honoring ‘CiCi’: Funeral held for 'spitfire' teacher Cindy Peak murdered by Nashville killer Audrey Hale
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: The funeral of 61-year-old Cindy ‘CiCi’ Peak, who was among the six people killed by former transgender student Audrey Hale, 28, at the Covenant School shooting in Nashville on March 27, was held on April 1. She was remembered as a mother who loved her family, and a longtime "spitfire" educator who had “strong opinions and great advice.”
According to NBC News, Peak’s funeral at Christ Presbyterian Church was attended by hundreds. Talking about her, pastor Scott Sauls said during the service that Peak "invested her life fully in the encouragement of others." He said that her three favorite roles were those of a mother, a wife, and a teacher. "We will never stop missing her," he expressed. Peak’s funeral took place after Evelyn Dieckhaus, one of three nine-year-olds killed during the mass shoot, was buried on March 31.
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Who was Cindy ‘CiCi’ Peak?
According to Legacy, Cindy Peak, born in Leesville, Louisiana to Nell and Dr William Broyles on August 21, 1961, was an educator her entire life. She graduated from Captain Shreve High in Shreveport, Louisiana, and took a degree in Education from Texas Christian University. She started working as a staff member for Campus Crusade immediately following her graduation, taught swim lessons, and tutored outside of school. The site states, "She was Cindy to most, mom to few, and CiCi to many."
'Cindy died a hero'
Peak is survived by her husband, Chris Peak, and her three children, Drew, Ellie, and Matthew Peak. Describing Peak, her sister Debbie Dunlap said, "Cindy was loyal to family and friends and she loved her students and parents. But the absolute loves of her life were her husband and children. Cindy was a great mom, wise in her counsel and fierce in her love." "She was my confidant, my best friend, my beloved sister. No one can replace her," the sister expressed. Peak's husband said “there is no doubt in my mind, in my family’s mind, that Cindy died a hero.” While her daughter said that her mother was “feisty” and a “spitfire." On the other hand, Sally Weatherly, a friend and fellow teacher, told that Peak had “strong opinions and great advice.”