Julie Christine Cunningham

Julie Christine Cunningham obituary, Springfield, MO

Julie Christine Cunningham

Julie Cunningham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Walnut Lawn Funeral Home - Springfield from May 2 to May 3, 2023.

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Julie "Chris" Cunningham, age 62, of Republic, Missouri, passed away on May 1, 2023 in Republic, Missouri. She was born in Springfield, Missouri, to Donald Baker Cunningham and Patricia Ann Gilden on March 19, 1961.
She spent her childhood in Bolivar, Missouri before moving to Republic, Missouri, where she would attend and graduate from Republic High School.
Julie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Luther and Myrtle Cunningham of Bolivar, Missouri; her maternal grandparents, June Freeman of Bolivar, Missouri, and Ed Gilden of Springfield, Missouri; her aunt, Jeannie Gilden of Bolivar, Missouri; and her uncle, William "Dub" Cunningham.
She is survived by her daughter, Rochelle Still and her husband Damien of Republic, Missouri; her parents, Don and Pat Cunningham of Republic, Missouri; her sisters, Jayme Bass and June "Cathy" Medearis of Republic, Missouri; her grandchildren, Makenna and Austin Still of Republic, Missouri; her nieces, Alysha Mooneyham of Brookline, Missouri, and Shelby Ruehter of Billings, Missouri; her great-nieces, Presley Ruehter and Junie Jo Ruehter; and her great-nephew, Cooper Hill.
Julie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, sewing, and her dogs. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family will have a graveside service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers there has been a donation account set up for Makenna and Austin under Tiffany Still at Simmons Bank.
Her care has been entrusted to Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Ltd. DeGraffenreid-Wood Crematory.
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