Fontelle was born September 19, 1920, in Cashmere, Washington to Lester and Florence Hughes, later relocating to Olympia, Washington where she started first grade and lived until her death on May 19 at age 90. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Donald Cunningham, and her dear partner, Donald Huntoon, with whom she shared ten wonderful years. She is survived by her son Donald Cunningham Jr. (Esther),and daughter Jill Pearson (Glen), and 2 granddaughters, Cory Johnson (Brad), and Pali Lipoma (Nick) and 3 grandsons, Dean Cunningham (Michelle), Paul Cunningham, Todd, and 3 great granddaughters and 1 great grandson with another great grandson due in July. She is also survived by her sister Jewel Dunn, two nieces and their families.
She graduated from Olympia High School, attended business college and worked for Millers Dept. Store, an Olympia bank, several state agencies and finally retiring as a Natural Resources Manager after 28 years with the Dept. of Natural Resources. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, cross word puzzles, and motorhome travel.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on June 4 at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 701 Franklin St., Olympia, with a private family burial earlier. Those desiring may make a donation to the charity of their choice. Please visit millsandmillsfuneralhome.com to leave an on-line message or condolences.

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Published by The Olympian on May 24, 2011.

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Cheri

July 20, 2025

Auntie,
I still miss you after all these years. I love you so much and I will never forget our talks. Cheri

Kenneth Herman

June 3, 2011

Fontelle was in the Olypmia Fire Control office of the Divison of Forestry and Dept. of Natural Resources when I was employed by these agencies at Vancouver. WA and Castle Rock, WA. She was always willing to help answer a question or go to someone to find the answer. She served the State of Washington well. Ken Herman

Carrol Morris

May 31, 2011

I will miss Fontelle. She has been a part of my life for fifty years, and was a great influence when I was a kid. I'm so sorry for your loss. Lots of love to you.

Denny & Cheri Lefevre

May 30, 2011

We were very blessed to have this beautiful lady and her family in our life. We know she is in Heaven with two of her favorite men.

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