Frances Cecelia Cunningham

Frances Cecelia Cunningham obituary, Mountain Home, AR

Frances Cecelia Cunningham

Frances Cunningham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Conner Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Mountain Home on Jul. 15, 2025.

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Frances Cecelia Cunningham was born on November 16, 1930, in Evanston, Illinois. Our dear Fran joined the angels in Heaven that she loved so much on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the age of 94 at the Hillside Lodge in Mountain Home, Arkansas. It's always difficult saying goodbye to someone who has been your friend, wife, companion your love for 33 years.
Fran was predeceased by her parents, Anna and Joseph Ardisana; two sisters, Joan Akers and Mary Louise Fuertsch and three brothers, Donald, Richard and Robert Ardisana. She is survived by her husband, Gary L. Cunningham; two sons, Michael (Anita) Minton and Timothy (Peg) Minton; three stepdaughters, Robyn Nuemueller, Belinda Tudor and Beth Cunningham; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Fran worked most of her life in fashion merchandising before retiring to Bennett, Colorado. She became very involved in raising Appaloosa show horses and Jack Russell terriers and many championships were attained. Fran enjoyed traveling to breed shows and spending winters in southern Texas.
A celebration of her life will be announced at a later date.
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