Columbus, OH — Cynthia Kay Willis, 74, of Beecher, Ill., passed away July 31, 2023, at Community Hospital, in Munster, Ind.

She was born April 13, 1949, in Salem, Ill., the daughter of Herman and Lena Graham. She was a resident of Beecher for 23 years. She owned over 200 Standardbreds in her life and formerly owned the Water N Hole in Wilmington, Ill. She was also a member of the Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association and the USTA.

Mrs. Willis is survived by her husband, Nelson Willis; granddaughter, McKenna Barton (Pinske); brothers, Jerry and Ronnie Graham; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brandy Pinske (Willis); parents, Lena and Herman Graham; and two brothers, Sunny and Buddy Graham.

Memorials will be private.