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Nettie CUNNINGHAM Obituary
Nettie Haythe Cunningham, 85, of Gladys passed away Friday, July 18, 2008. She was the wife of the late Harold E. Cunningham, Sr.
Born in Campbell County, she was a daughter of the late John G. and Pearlie Mae Brown Haythe. She was a member of Organ Chapel C.M.E. in Gladys. Nettie was affectionately know by family and friends as "Big Ma" and for many years she served as a foster parent in Campbell County having raised numerous children and families.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara C. Scott and one son, Harold E. Cunningham, Jr.
Survivors include four daughters, Phyllis C. Smith (Alfred) of Rustburg, Lois C. Blair of Lynchburg, Sandra C. Smith of Washington, D.C. and Valerie L. Cunningham of Glen Allen; one sister, Ethel H. Patrick of Altavista; one son- in-law, William C. Scott, Sr. of Rustburg; six grandchildren, Alfred E. Smith, Jr. (Pam) of Lynchburg, William C. Scott, Jr. (Cheryl) of Charlotte, N.C., Toni R. Smith of Rustburg, Kelly S. Bennett of Madison Heights, Travis N. Blair of Lynchburg and Harry M. Blair, Jr. (Monica) of Woodbridge; 14 great grandchildren; a devoted friend, Sherry Charlton, and a host of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2008, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. William Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in the First St. Paul Cemetery in Rustburg.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and at other times at the home of her daughter Phyllis, 9860A Wards Road, Rustburg.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the family. To send online condolences, please visit whittenfuneralhome.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Nettie CUNNINGHAM
Beth Bailess
August 4, 2008
Lois
My prayers are with you and your family deepest sympathy.
Virginia Wilson
July 22, 2008
To Toni and The Cunningham Family
I would like to express my deepest regrets for your loss. Miss Nettie was one of my patients at Lynchburg Health and Rehab and I loved her like my own family. She used to always tell me how she enjoyed having me care for her. I used to talk to Nettie Boo all the time when she was in my care. I know she's in a better place and I know that we all will miss her very much.
Betty McCraw
July 22, 2008
Dear Phyliss and Val:
I was so sorry to learn of your mother's death. You both are in my
thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful person and I am sure you have a lot of memories that will be wih you.
Betty McCraw
July 22, 2008
Dear Phyliss and Val:
I was so sorry to learn of your mother's death. You both are in my
thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful person and I am sure you hae a lot of memories that will be wih you.
Betty McCraw
July 21, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Nettie's family. My Mother and I met Netti and Harold at L.G.Hospital when I was doing rehab after my lung transplant. They were the kindest and nicest people and I always looked forward to seeing them. My Mother and I called Nettie at times and my Mother loved to talk to her about the old days growing up. We grew to love her. She bragged on each of her children and she loved you so much. I am so glad I got the opportunity to met her. With my deepest sympathy. Ellen Seamster, Appomattox,Va.
Jean,Harold & Raquel Booker
July 21, 2008
Valerie & Family, Our prayers are with you'll doing the lost your mother "BIG MA", she was loved by all and will sadly miss by us!
Jean Booker
July 21, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Carmela Greer
July 21, 2008
To the family of Mrs. Cunningham, My prayers are with your family. If Mrs. Cunningham was anything like her sweet daughter, Lois Blair, she must have been a wonderful woman! God Bless you all,
Carmela H. Greer
July 21, 2008
may God be with you all in your time of sorry.
William & Rebecca Payne
Earmon Dillard Jr
July 21, 2008
May God bless the family and give you strength in your time of sorrow
Carolyn Cunningham
July 21, 2008
Mrs. Cunningham was a wonderful, compassionate lady. No doubt the many children she raised feel the same way. She will be missed!! May the wonderful fun memories comfort the family during this difficult time. Deepest Sympathy, Carolyn
Carl E. Bradley Jr.
July 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Be strong and may God continue to bless the family in their time of mourning.
Dianne Marstin
July 20, 2008
Mrs. Cunningham was a beautiful person and truly a lady. She was a friend to my family (Jones and Helen Tanner) for many years and we were blessed. I hope everyone will let her life and love live in and through us. We were touched by an angel.
Shameka Smith
July 20, 2008
Your Family will be in my Prayers. May God continue to be with you during this time.
Clarice Haythe, Lewis
July 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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