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Martha Cunningham Obituary
She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a retired teacher and longterm member of Severns Valley Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Stacy and Tillie Castle; a sister, Loyce Ragsdale; and two brothers, W.S. Castle Jr. and Jimmie Castle.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Don Cunningham; two daughters, Candace Payne of Elizabethtown and Stacie (Jason) Smith of Lexington; five grandchildren, Peyton and Presley Payne and Cade, Ava and Ella Smith; two brothers, Tom (Brenda) Castle of North Carolina and Bill Castle of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.
Her most cherished role was being Grammy to her beloved grandchildren
A graveside service is at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Feedback America, Kentucky's Heartland, Back Pack Program.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Angie Rendon
May 26, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dane Hicks
May 24, 2020
A talented educator who had such a nice touch with her students. My condolence to the family.
Brenda Acres
May 23, 2020
May our Lord Bless you as you enter into His Heaven where there is no longer pain or suffering!
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