|
Established 1948   Leta Imogene Kerley Cunningham, 86, died on Saturday, April 11, 2020 in Denison, Texas. She was born February 14, 1934 in Elizabeth, Arkansas, daughter of Grover and Bessie Bean Kerley. She was baby 8 of 11 for this large family that soon after moved to Denison, Texas. She graduated from Denison High School in 1952 and Draughon's Business College, Dallas, Texas. She retired in 1995 after a 40-year career of Federal Civil Service including positions at Perrin AFB, Bonham, Texas VA and Paris, Texas SSA. She is the widow of Ray Cunningham, Sr., who preceded her in death on June 27, 2011 after 57 years of marriage. Post retirement she and Ray worked together in his insurance business. They had a great time traveling the countryside, meeting new people, and eating sack lunches. They loved their church families and many friends from both Denison amd Paris, Texas. Survivors include one son, Dale Cunningham and wife, Dawn, of Denison, Texas; ond daughter, Terri Woods of Dallas, Texas; 5 grandchildren, Jessica Ratterree and Logan Woods, both of Dallas; and Drew, Doyle and Blake Cunningham, all of Denison. Her first great-grandchild, Josephine, was born this year on Leta's February 14, 2020 birthday. A graveside service was conducted for immediate family only on Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2020 at Cedarlawn Memorial Park, Sherman, Texas.    The Paris News June 29, 2011 pg. 5 Raymond D. Cunningham, Sr., 78, of Paris passed away at his home Monday, June 27, 2011. Services were scheduled for Thursday morning, June 30, 2011 at Word of Life Fellowship Church with Rev. Jerry McDowell officiating. Interment, under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home was held Thursday afternoon at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman for those who wish to attend. He was born August 20, 1932 in Bee Branch, Arkansas, son of Frank Cunningham and Julia Parrish Cunningham. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He married Leta Imogene Kerley June 26, 1954 in Denison, building 57 years of family and memories. He was employed with Moorman Feed Company of Quincy, Illinois for 20+ years and had been an independent insurance broker since 1993. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife; one son, Dale Cunningham and wife, Dawn, of Denison; one daughter, Terri Woods of Dallas; grandchildren, Jessica Woods and Logan Woods, both of Dallas; Drew, Doyle, and Blake Cunningham, all of Denison; one sister, Vauda Johnson of Dallas; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Casket bearers were Milfred Townsdin, Jimmy Moore, George Williams, Jimmy Nicholson, Lowell Kerley and David Kerley.  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |