CALABASH, N.C. - Veronica "Ronnie"� Cunningham, 75, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, at home after a four-year battle with cancer. For the week prior, she received the consoling services of her family and the Lower Cape Fear Hospice personnel.
Ronnie is survived by her husband of 39 years, Frank Cunningham; her daughters, Sandra Hanrahan, of Bangor, Pa., Sheryl Cunningham, of Supply, N.C., and Susan Sutton, of Calabash, N.C.; as well as grandchildren, Spring Shank and April Cunningham, of Pennsylvania, and Shane Sutton, of Calabash, N.C.; and two great-grandchildren, Logan Cunningham and Marshall Shank, of Pennsylvania. She also is survived by her sister, Joan O'Brien, in Dublin, Ireland, where Ronnie was born and lived until she was 16 years old before coming to the United States. Ronnie worked for 20 years as an accountant at Warner-Lambert in Morris Plains. She changed careers and found her calling as a substance abuse counselor. She was a marketer and a director of Family Education program for College Hill Medical Center in East Stroudsburg, Pa. She also was a counselor for High Focus Treatment Center in Sparta. After moving to Calabash, N.C., in 2004, Ronnie was director of Wilmington Treatment Center's Drug and Alcohol Outpatient program in Wilmington and Shallotte, N.C. Since October 2011, she had been the founder and director of A New Day Treatment Center in Shallotte, N.C. Ronnie was a grateful friend of Bill Wilson for the past 35 years. Her surprise 75th birthday party in May 2013 was a testament to her lifelong accomplishments and her positive influence on so many people. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter in Bolivia, N.C.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
So sorry to hear of Ronnies passing. i lost touch with you all. So sad for such a wonderful friend. love to you all. Sinncerely Tom Wickham
Thomas D Wickham
Friend
September 5, 2018
There was no one like Ronnie. She knew me, I think, better than I did. She worked tireless hours with me. Last week, when I was experiencing a very stressful time, I could feel her spirit with me. She would've been happy to know that I got my license back. It's hard to know what to do without her, but I will never forget her and her gift for helping others. My condolences to the family.
Debra K.
December 17, 2013
Ronnie saved my life. She will be missed here on earth. So sorry to her family.
Linda Cheers
December 5, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May "the God of all comfort" be with your family at this sad time.
Angela
November 28, 2013
We owe you a lot, Ronnie. God Bless
You were a special lady.
Craig and Lenore
November 27, 2013
I will always be greatful. Nance
November 22, 2013
My dear friend Sheryl,
Although I never met your mom I feel that I have known her through your eyes...she was a very compassionate person & always looking beyond herself to help someone else - I see that in you! I have faith that you will continue your mom's work as being an angel on earth.
My heartfelt condolences to you & your family.
Love Always, Sandy
Sandy Fisser
November 22, 2013
Fly with the Angels my little Irish friend...
Martelle Gormley
November 20, 2013
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