Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

Obituary For Cynthia Mason

Mrs. Cynthia Cheryl Ann Friday Mason, daughter of the late Abel and Tula Mae Friday, was born February 27, 1949 in Gaston County, NC and departed this life on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 peacefully at her home.

In her early years, Cynthia attended Humphrey's Chapel AME Zion Church where she started her kids' church life off as well. Cynthia has been a long time member of Christ Community Baptist Church where she was a member of the Pastor's Aide, the Food Ministry, and a member of the Hymn Choir where she faithfully served until her health began to fail. Cynthia was very much loved by her extended family, church family and friends.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Julie Friday Floyd and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mrs. Mason is survived by her husband, Perry Mason, 31 years of marriage both from Gastonia, NC and her children, Troy Friday (Angela), Marsha Friday Oates (Curtis), Charisma Friday, and Monica Friday Fairfax (Keith) all of Gastonia, NC. Cynthia also had three stepchildren, Curtis Mason, Philadelphia, PA, Anthony Mason, Denton, TX, and Alesia Moore, Baltimore MD. Cynthia is survived by in-laws, Rose McCrorey, Philadelphia, PA (sister-in-law) and Bruce Bagley, Connecticut (brother-in-law). Cynthia was survived by 13 grandchildren. There was always a special bond between her and grandchild Tulisha "Tootie" Friday whom Cynthia helped raise during her childhood. Cynthia also had 15 great grandchildren respectively. There are a host of cousins and friends that also survived her after she departed.

We will be remised not to recognize Tondra Boyce and Ronda Glenn, our bonus sisters both of Gastonia, NC. A special shout-out goes to her lifelong friend of 64 years, Demetrius Garvin and Ray Bagley as well as all of the Highland High School Classmates of 1966.

Viewing at the funeral home on Friday; January 7, 2022 from 2 until 6

Funeral on Saturday; January 8, 2021 at Christ Community Baptist Church, Gastonia at 2:00 p.m.

Visitation is one hour before the service at the church

Interment: Armstrong Cemetery, Gastonia

Masks are required at all services and funeral will be live on funeral home facebook page.

Guest Book

Rest In Heavenly Peace Sweet Cynthia!!! 🌅❤️ Pamela Hamilton 🙏🏾

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To Friday and Mason family,my sincere condolences,and for the misprint verse from Psalm,it's Psalm 145:18,I believe in God's word.RIP Cynthia. Carlotta C.Smith

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My sincere condolences to the Mason and Friday family for your loss. Cynthia was a dear sweet person may she rest in Heaven. Linda Barber Dawkins Charlotte, NC

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My sincere and deepest condolences to the Friday-Mason. May God give you all strength in the days to come. Troy, Angela and the entire family. Avis Casey

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Please accept our heartfelt condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful time. Alice Davidson Crockett

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I pray for your comfort and strength during this difficult time. Cynthia was a lovely person. Rita N. Campbell

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So sorry for your loss Perry. God is with you and your family now and forever. From: Ballery and Lester Givens.

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To the family: You have our prayers and deepest condolences, we pray that God will continue to comfort you all during this time. Rose McCrorey and family

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The Lord is close to all who call on Him.Psalm 115:18 To Perry Mason and the Friday family,may you know that the Lord walks with all of you and He will comfort you,as you go through this time of loss. My sincere condolences,classmate Carlotta C.Smith Winston Salem,NC

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To the Mason Family..."WHEN GOD PERMITS SUFFERING, HE ALSO PROVIDES COMFORT"...I Pray for comforting for your family....Dr Ivory Smith, PhD

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To the family You have my prayers and deepest condolences.I 🙏 pray that God continue to comfort you during this sorrowful time. Love you all Debra Rendleman

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Ms. Mason was a nice person whenever I was in her presence. She fought the good fight. My deepest sympathy goes to her family. May God grant you peace that surpasses all understanding at this time. May her family and friends look to the hills from which cometh all their help which is from the Lord. Mrs. Mason will be greatly greatly missed. Much love always Tracy Adams

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May God bring you comfort and peace during this time of loss, Knowing that Cynthia is with Julia! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Cynthia may you rest in peace. You left us plenty of good memories and great times. You always thought you were one of the sisters. Let them know when you get there that we miss and love all of you. Until we meet again love you always...Venita Friday

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My prayers go out to the Friday/Mason family. Cynthia was one of the nicest people I had ever met. I will never forget how she made me feel so welcome. To know her, was to love her. She will begreatly missed. RIHP Pamela Mitchell

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Family, may your memories live forever within your hearts and bring comfort, peace, joy and laughter. May God bless, keep and strengthen you all in the days to come, Lisa Michelle Simpson.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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