Photo courtesy of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home
LAWRENCEBURG, Kentucky
Apr 22, 1951 – Aug 1, 2025 (Age 74)
Please join us in honoring the life of Nancy Cunningham. You are welcome to attend her funeral service in person or watch the LIVE broadcast at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Simply click the link below to view the service.
Funeral Service Broadcast for Nancy Cunningham
Nancy Ellen (Burgin) Cunningham, age 74, wife of Warren Cunningham, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 in Frankfort, KY. She was born on April 22, 1951, in Lexington, KY to the late Samuel Pete and Corene (Nutgrass) Burgin.
Nancy had a strong commitment to her work as a civil servant. She worked as a contracted social worker for the state of Kentucky all the way up to her passing. She had a special place in her heart for people and wanted to make a difference in the lives of those in need. Warren and Nancy impacted the lives of many kids by being foster parents for 15 years. Over those 15 years they fostered 44 kids. Nancy’s heart even led her to volunteer at Eastern state Hospital. At the hospital she enjoyed participating in activity night with the patients. She had a firm belief in her faith and demonstrated that by serving at Camp Calvary. Her friends and family will remember her the most by the many lives she left an impression on.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Warren Cunningham; two children, Brian (Melanie) Cunningham of Covington, KY and James Cunningham of Lawrenceburg, KY, and three grandchildren, Bentley Cunningham, Carson Cunningham, and Alivia Cunningham.
Visitation will take place from 4:00 – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Ritchie and Peach Funeral Home and on Wednesday after 12:00 pm until the time of service at 2:00 pm.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 13, at 2:00 p.m. at Ritchie and Peach Funeral Home with Bro. Noal Cotton Jr. and Rev. Jim Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Highview Cemetery in Chaplin, KY.
Serving as Pallbearers will be, David Nutgrass, Bentley Cunningham, Josh Satterly, Kenny Staton, Bill Caudill, and Michael Curtsinger. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be, Barbara Sutherland, Joyce Wilson, Carson Cunningham, Lisa Stanton, Ginger Starrett and Barbara Spicer.
Memorial contributions in Nancy’s honor may be made to Camp Calvary, 475 Camp Calvary Ln, Mackville, KY 40040 or you can donate online at Camp Calvary.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences may be shared at www.ritchieandpeach.com.
Read MoreTo Warren and family sorry for your loss of such a wonderful Lady! I / we have met her a few times along the way. Chris Thompson and Family.
Chris Thompson and Family
August 15, 2025 | Friend
Nancy Cunningham was a ray of sunshine for the patients of Eastern State Hospital both as an employee and as volunteer once she retired. She advocated for the patients continuously encouraging family and friends to volunteer with her for Bingo Nights at ESH. Our patients so loved Nancy and her group as they looked forward to their return each month. Nancy brought dignity, respect and fellowship to the patients of ESH and for that I'll be forever grateful for her inherent kindness and...
Jeffrey Johnson
August 11, 2025 | Friend
I am not sure it's the same Nancy Cunningham that we knew at the University of Corpus Christi, TX back in the 70s but it sure looks like her. Nancy was a beautiful person in all ways, fun to be with and always a caring and considerate person. I am so sorry to hear this news of her passing. I know many people will miss her smile, warmth and charm. Our hearts goes out to her family.
Pamela and Bill Hormiotis
August 10, 2025 | Alta, CA | Friend
Thinking of all of you who loved and knew Nancy. I know her wonderful son Brian and his wife Melanie. Please know I am thinking of you daily knowing the pain of losing a precious soul. May you find solace in each other and the sharing of the wonderful love and joy Nancy brought to others.
Julie King
August 06, 2025 | Union, KY | Acquaintance
Nancy was such a good friend to me! I am praying for all of her family.
Kathy Harvey
August 05, 2025 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend
Nancy and I were friends for a long time, since we were teenagers. She lived on N. Main St. on one side of the railroad tracks and I lived on Center St. on the other side of the tracks. We were close through high school but after we both got married & had families and she lived in L-burg and I lived in Frankfort, we sort of lost touch with each other, busy taking care of our families. I had no idea how many kids besides their own that she and Warren fostered over the years. What a sweet and...
Cheri Lynn
August 04, 2025 | Frankfort, KY | Friend
