Eva Cunningham

Eva Hartsock Cunningham BRISTOL, Tenn. Eva Hartsock Cunningham, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Dungannon, Va., she was a daughter of the late Arris B. Hartsock and Sallie Dingus Hartsock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Joseph Cunningham; brothers, Cornell and Hubert Hartsock; and by a sister, Helen Hartsock. Eva moved to Bristol in 1940 and was a homemaker, floral designer, and poet. She had been a very active member of South Bristol United Methodist Church since 1948 where she sang in the choir, taught Junior High Sunday School Class, and served as president of the United Methodist Women. Eva is survived by two sons, Joe Cunningham and wife Kay of Bristol Tennessee, and David Cunningham and wife Donna of Midway, Tenn.; daughter, Iris Hearl and husband Roger of Abingdon, Va.; two grandsons, Christopher Cunningham and Brian Cunningham; three granddaughters, Lenora Miller and husband James, Angela Wilhoit and husband Simon, and Laura Forrester; six great grandchildren; brother, William Hartsock of Kingsport, Tenn.; and two sisters, Leona Wheatley of Nickelsville, Va., and Mrs. R.V. (Nora) Tankersley of La Grange, Ga. She was also survived by her beloved cat, Nakomis. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 7:15 Monday evening at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7:30 in the chapel with Dr. Charles Ledger officiating. The committal service and interment will be held at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, June 22, 2010, at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis O'Neal, Jerry O'Neal, Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Jordan, Sam Sorah, and Mack Moore. Those who wish may send donations to South Bristol United Methodist Church, 1801 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting www.oakley-cook.com Arrangements especially for Mrs. Cunningham and her family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.