DECATUR — Ruth A. Cunningham, 82, of Decatur passed away Wednesday (March 2, 2011) in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Graveside services will be at a later date. Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Ruth was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She loved working in her yard and tending to her flowers. She loved her holidays, baking and decorating for her family which was her whole life. She looked forward to playing shuffleboard that she did for over 20 years.
Surviving are her daughters, Sandra (Joseph) Petroski of Decatur; Peggy (Roy) Davis of Oreana; sons, James Gilman of Decatur; Cleveland (Nancy) Haws of Creal Springs; Tom (Linda) Haws of Maroa; granddaughters, Debbie (Rick) Miller of Oreana; Patty, Dawn and Crystal, all of Creal Springs; 14 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Hilda Born of Decatur; brother, James (Betty) Spaulding of Decatur; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; parents, Vernon and Gladys Spaulding; twin brother, Richard Spaulding and grandson, Roy “Butch” Davis.
We would like to thank St. Mary’s Hospital staff in Intensive Care Unit and sixth floor for all their wonderful support and care to Ruth and her family.
I remember going down south with grandpa and Ruth and she would captivate my attention for the entire trip. Her presence was a peaceful one.
| Larry and Barbara Pulliam |
Ruth Cunningham |
March 18, 2011 |
We send our heart felt sympathy to the Ruth Cunningham familiy. We pray God be with you and comfort you during these difficult times.
| Shug |
AUNT RUTH |
March 7, 2011 |
I don't know where to begin, Aunt Ruth was the best fun and the best aunt you could have, had lots of fun at her house when we were young, as I grew older and got married we kinda got lost , until we started playing shuffleboard together and that's been the best time with her, even tho she called me Cute Eyes I knew she knew who she was talking to,I get that alot.when she got sick she still played shuffleboard when she could and was good, she was a joy to be around and I will miss her alot. Peggy, Sandy & Jimmie Dale I am so so sorry for your lost, I loved her very much.
Shug
| Tiffany Shelley |
Ruth Cunningham |
March 4, 2011 |
I sit and remember when I was a child and how Ruth impacted my life. I was young when her and grandpa got together. I remember how I enjoyed the holiday gatherings with your family. It has been a while since I last visited Ruth and somehow, she managed to faithfully send me Christmas cards every year. I will miss them dearly. I am so very sad for the loss of your Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandma and most of all, Friend.
