Julia L. Cunningham

Julia L. Cunningham, 91, of Braggs died Friday, January 9, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa , OK .Julia (Perry) Cunningham was born July 10, 1917 at Stigler, Indian Territory to Louis Perry and Suzanna (Takkubbee) Perry -both original enrollees of the Choctaw Nation.She was educated at Chiloco Indian School in Chilocco, OK, graduating in 1938.On January 10, 1939 she married Loftin Cunningham. They made their home in Pawhuska, later moving to Checotah and finally Braggs. She was preceded in death by her husband and son John Cunningham.She is survived by her children Twyla Busha, Waldo Cunningham, Earlyne Hutchens, Martha O’Rourke, Mary Galbrith, Joe Cunningham and Debbie Cheshewalla. She leaves behind 21 grandchildren, 22 great-grand children and 2 great-great-grandchildren.Julia was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family. She watched countless ballgames, livestock shows, horse races and any event involving her children and grandchildren.She was a Life Member of the Order of Eastern Star. A devout Catholic, Julia was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Muskogee .Eddy Redeagle Jr. officiated Indian services at the Wakon Iron Community Center in Pawhuska on Monday, January 12, 2009.Father Chris Dagle officiated the funeral mass at the Immaulate Conception Catholic Church in Pawhuska. Burial followed at the Pawhuska Cemetery.