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Nita Kathryn Cunningham

1943 - 2010

BORN

1943

DIED

2010

Nita Cunningham Obituary

Nita Kathryn Cunningham, 66, passed away Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, after a short battle with cancer. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Keller Church of Christ with senior minister Kyle Bolton officiating. Nita was born in Pocahontas, Ark., on Dec. 20, 1943. She grew up in St. Louis, Mo., and married Philip on June 13, 1969. After living in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Niceville, Fla., for 15 years, she and Philip moved to Grand Prairie, living there four years before moving to North Richland Hills for the next 21 years. Nita worked as a librarian at Fort Worth Christian School for a number of years and was a member of Keller Church of Christ. She loved to teach the Bible to children and train young puppeteers for Leadership Training for Christ. She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Cunningham. Survivors: Husband, Philip Cunningham of North Richland Hills; daughters, Sarah Cunningham of Nashville, Tenn., and Mary Cunningham of Baltimore, Md.; brother, Jimmie Hattemer and wife, Ruth, of Troy, Ill.; and sister, Nancy McEntire and husband, Jack, of Urbana, Ill.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Aug. 3, 2010.

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Ellen Donnert

August 6, 2010

May the blessings of peace and understanding be with your family during this time of sadness. May all the delightful memories of the good times live in your hearts and bring joy to you.
Love always,

August 5, 2010

Phillip, I am so glad that you and Nita came for Heather's wedding so that Leigh and I could get to know you. Peace and blessings on you and your family as you make this transition in your lives.
Morris and Leigh Ellis (Searcy, Arkansas)

Tim & Susan Sheppard

August 5, 2010

Nita will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Our deepest sympathies to Phillip, Sarah, and Mary. May your reunion in heaven be joyous indeed.

Alison Rader

August 5, 2010

I did not know Nita personally, but I felt like I did because I know Sarah and the wonderful Christian woman that she is. Sarah has always spoken so kindly of her mother and of her devotion to God. I am so sorry for the sorrow that comes with this loss, but am joyful as she has fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith.

August 4, 2010

Philip, You and Nita will always have a special place in our hearts. Your love and companionship speaks for marriage in a way most don't understand today. We treasure the relationship that we had with both of you in our church small group for so many years. Our prayers continue for you and the girls. Jim and Karen Coleman (NRH, TX)

Richard White

August 3, 2010

Philip, No words can lessen your grief, but I pray that God will give you and your family His comfort during this time and in the months to come. Although I never met your wife, I am sure that the kindness and compassion you so frequently express to others is in no small part based upon the time you spent together with her.

Dottie Bell

August 3, 2010

I was not priviledged to know Nita but worked with Philip on the CKEM program. He was such a joy to work with and listen to his wonderful family stories. Philip, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,
Dottie Bell

Armentia Newcomb

August 3, 2010

I am so glad to have know Nita. She will be greatly missed. I am so sad for you loss and yet rejoice with you that she is in heaven.

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