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Obituary For Ruthie Cunningham
Ruthie Cunningham, 89, passed on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST (1:00 P.M. CST) on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Rocky Mount Baptist Church, 333 Rocky Mount Church Rd, Eufaula, AL 36027 with Rev. E.C. Davis, pastor, officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. EST to 5:00 p.m. EST
Ruthie M. Cunningham was born January 17, 1936, to the late Louis M. Cunningham and Martha Henry. Ruthie departed this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown. Ruthie transitioned peacefully surrounded by family.
At an early age, Ruthie gave her life to Christ and joined the Rocky Mount Baptist Church in Eufaula, AL. Ruthie later relocated to Columbus, GA. and joined Franchise Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Usher board for over 40 years. Ruthie loved her church family and cherished them deeply.
Ruthie retired from National Linen Service, where she was employed for over 40 years. After retiring, she was devoted to the children's ministry at Hilton Terrace Ministry. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors tending to her plants and keeping a well-groomed lawn.
Ruthie lived a life of kindness, compassion, and unwavering love for family and friends. She was the heart of her home and family. She was a nurturing presence, whose warmth and generosity touched all who knew her. Her greatest joy came from being surrounded by family and close friends. She create a home that was full of laughter, support, and love. A place where everyone felt welcomed.
Ruthie was a devoted mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, great, great, great grandmother,sister, aunt, and friend. Ruthie always placed the needs of other before her own. Her gentle spirit and giving nature were evident in everything she did whether by preparing a comforting meal, offering a listening ear, giving advice, old school medical remedies, cooking lessons over the phone or simply sharing her quite strength during difficult times. She gave of herself selflessly and loved unconditionally.
Ruthie was preceded in death by six brothers, Emanuel Thomas, Moses Jones, Jr., Benjamin Cunningham, Major Cunningham, Jimmie Cunningham and Elijah Cunningham, three daughters, Martha Cunningham Rogers, Faye B. Evans and Arnetta Cunningham.
Ruthie leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will live on in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her.
Ruthie is survived by her children Velma Denson (Eufaula, AL.), Emanuel Cunningham (Orlando, FL.), JoAnne Gamble (Eufaula, AL), Essie L. (Sam) Davidson (Lawrenceville, GA.). Her siblings, Lena Wills (Washington, D.C), Louis Cunningham, Jr. (Gary, Indiana), Semarian Vaughn (Columbus, GA.), Joseph (Van) Cunningham (Rochester, NY.) and a host of grandchildrern, great- grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, great-great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins with a special cousin Willie Forte whom was more like a brother. A Goddaughter, Valerie Bickham and a special friend Lula Goodwin and a host of friends.
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Add A CondolenceMrs. Cunningham, you slipped away from me. But I always remember how quiet and caring you were. I'll be seeing ya! -- Lorraine
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Always my queen ,always was a light for the family and the world. We will miss you and the world will miss you more. I thank you and I love you for what you added to my life. Miss Ruth, my Queen forever! 💖
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My Deepest condolences to the family and I loved her so much.
Goodafternoon family. I am very sorry for your loss. Death is not easy. But there is hope for all of us. The Bible says that there will be a resurrection if we choose to wait on it. Pslms 37:9-11 talks about that resurrection.
Love you forever Grandma! Nothing will ever be the same without you! 😘
My deepest condolences and prayers to the family Ms. Ruthie was a very sweet person I know she will truly be missed 💔 Charlie Daniel
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To the Cunningham family/Friends this is bay bay, first of all my condolences, she was a very good person with a heart ♥ of gold I had the pleasure of meeting her and she always had a wonderful spirit and a beautiful smile ☺ I know that she's in heaven looking down on the family, smiling on all of you guys, Ms Ruthie lived a wonderful long life and now departed from earth to meet with Jesus to hear him say JOB WELL DONE MY FAITHFUL SERVANT WELCOME HOME, SHE WILL ALWAYS BE FOREVER THOUGH ABOUT AND LOVED BY MANY, MS RUTHIE CUNNINGHAM JOB WELL DONE
• "Ms. Ruthie may be in heaven, but her love and legacy live on in our heart."
• "Ms. Ruthie may be in heaven, but her love and legacy live on in our heart."
My grandmother was such a wise beautiful soul, little woman with a giant heart and affect on others, she was a true matriarch of our family you will be loved and missed Grams
Mrs. Ruthie was the sweetest lady. I always felt she was an extension of the family! Rest easy, Mrs. Ruthie!
Lord I am going to miss you sooooo much. We was together for about 19 years every to weeks on a Friday and then Thursday morning. We had a lot of good talks. I a going to miss you sooooo much much. Take your rest. I love you.
Mrs. Ruthie was such a special lady! She cared for us so well as we grew up. We will cherish memories with her. Love, Elizabeth Lingo
My Beautiful Usher with Grace..my condolences to her family
I called you my God Mother because I know God placed you in my life for a reason. You always showed me love. It was warm and heartfelt like my mom. Your hugs was contagious. Im going to miss our talks and laughter more than anything. I can still hear you say Hey Darling when I call just to say hey and hear your voice. You will always hold a special place in my heart. My bonus God sent mom. Love Val
Grandma was a loving woman, she gave me a place to live when I lost my home. I know I loved her and she was loved dearly. My condolences to her family and I'm praying for her and her family 💓🙏
To My Loving Grandmother and Mother I Love You Need You Miss You Forever And Always from your grandson/son. "Fudy" 😘😭😘😔
Jesse and I are sending our love, hugs and deepest condolences to the family.
Joann may the peace of God that passes all understand be will and your family may God bless you.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
