Biography: Cynthia Ann Cathey Forbess, age 58, of Little Rock, left us July 10, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 31 years William Forbess, and her children, Matthew Forbess and Lindsey Forbess, both of Little Rock, her mother and step-father, Catherine and Jake Timson of Hot Springs and brother, Mark Cathey of Maumelle, his wife Diane and nieces, Stephanie Cathey and Sara Servin. Her lifetime work as a social worker was pursued during and after she received her graduate degree from University of Arkansas at Little Rock. As one of the founding staff of the Arkansas Battered Womens? Shelter, she continued her life?s work, with other agencies providing care, compassion and help for others and professional guidance to her co-workers. She loved tending her garden, spending hours arranging, planting and nurturing her flowers and ferns. She rejoiced in her home, providing a wonderful and relaxed environment for her family and pets. She is missed. A memorial service will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.