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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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TEENELLA D. CUNNINGHAM
May 22, 2010
HELLO MRS.EVELYN CUNNINGHAM
JUNE 8,1953 I PICKED YOURFLOWER THE AROMA WAS L.C/ 2 MORE FLOWERS WERE BROUGHT INTO THE GARDEN.YOU WERE TRULY ONE OF A PERSON,SEE YOU LATER NISE.IT WAS A IN TER ESTING RIDE.THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA.LOVE YOU,ALWAYS DID.DENISE PLUS ALL OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL GRAND CHILDREN.
MAY 22,2010.
cheryl bates
May 1, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Paulette Singleton & family
April 30, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
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Shatara Williams
April 28, 2010
Mother Cunningham will be very well missed. She was a true woman of God that always gave sound advice. I will miss her lovely smile and voice that embraces everyone. My heart hurts even to think that she is gone but I know she's in a better place. "Heaven has truly gained an angel."
Cynthia Coe
April 28, 2010
Mother Cunningham left an empty space in my heart. She was a very Special Saint of God. Her smile, her laughter, and that dance that she dance when she rejoice in the Lord. No one can dance like her Mother Cunningham. Most of all the conversations and the truth that she spoke when she gave you advise and when she brought the word of God. Mother Cunningham has left a spiritual legency behind in the life that she lived and the words that she spoke. As tears flow when I think of her, it always take me back to what she said. I have prepared myself and I know where I am going and I am going to continue to serve and obey God's word until the very end no matter what "Oh Glory!", so the empty space in my heart is filled with joy, and a smile knowing that God Loves her more than I or anyone else and he has said to her Well Done My Good and Faith Servant, My Child, My Belove Come On Home Now!
To the family, hold strong to what Mother has taught you and I pray that God will strenghten and comfort each and everyone of you!
Fannie Collins
April 27, 2010
Lois, your family at Portlock are very sorry for your lost.
Ivory Cunningham
April 25, 2010
Grandma i miss u, your smile, your parenting (even while I was grown), your advice, your laughter, your conversation, and most of all YOU...as the tears run down my face, I am sad and remembering all of the times that you opened your home and your heart to me..i will be lost for a while..only time can heal the pain..only God can end suffering..I found my angel in you and I know you watching..thanks for being a shoulder to lean on and a mother to love..bye is for now but not foreva..LOVE ALWAYS, IVORY
The body will eventually waste away, but the soul never dies..you told me that..love you Grandma:)
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