Helen Margaret Cunningham

Helen Margaret Cunningham obituary, Smyrna, GA

Helen Margaret Cunningham

Helen Cunningham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carmichael Funeral Homes - Smyrna on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mrs. Helen Cunningham (nee Hendrix), age 79 of Smyrna, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Born in Brisbane, Australia, to Earl T. and Christina Hendrix, she is one of three children. She spent most of her adult life in Smyrna pursuing many artistic endeavors from painting to refurbishing antiques, and then began teaching piano until her retirement.
She is lovingly survived by her husband, Rick Cunningham, Sr., children Sherry Teal (David) and Steve Goss (Christina), her step son Rick Cunningham, Jr. (Amber), grandson Willie Polston, III (Pamela), step grandchildren Emilee, Matthew, and Addison Cunningham, and great grandchildren Hunter and Natalee Polston. She is also survived by her sister Ann Varner (Chris) and brother Daniel Hendrix as well as nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 16, in the chapel of Carmichael Funeral Home in Smyrna with Rev. Joey Hatchell officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, July 15, as well as from 1-2 PM on Wednesday prior to the service.
Carmichael Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 770-435-4467. www.CarmichaelCares.com
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