Ms. Eula Cunningham Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eula Mae Cunningham of Winston Salem, NC was a devoted mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, aunt and friend. She quietly departed this earthly life on Friday, March 4,2022, at the age of 95. Eula was born in Lancaster, SC on August 6, 1926, to Robert C. Cunningham and Queen Dixon Cunningham, she was the youngest of 8 and as a young child Eula's family migrated to Winston- Salem, NC where she attended WSFC public schools. Eula was a member of United Cornerstone Baptist Church where she was honored as the oldest member of the church. She was employed by Thomasville Funiture where she worked until she retired in 1982. Eula soon realized she was bored staying home so she returned to work for Lutheran Senior/Assisted Living. Eula was a strong willed person and did not mind working so she later became employed by the Winston Salem Transit Authority where she worked until her final days of retirement at the ripe age of 92. Eula was loved, admired and respected by everyone she encountered. She loved the Lord and would always say to her friends and family "I'm talking to the Lord and praying for everybody". Eula had a kind and loving heart, she donated to various charities and was always willing to help when needed. Her favorite pastime was sitting on the porch, watching Walker Texas Ranger, Nick Cannon, and all of the judge shows. One of her most memorable experiences was her first plane ride to Baltimore, MD where she was surprised with a cruise to Bermuda. Eula was a ball of energy she loved to dance and most of all she loved her family. Eula was preceded in death by her parents Robert Cunningham and Queen Cunningham, siblings Mabel Fuller, Sallie Jackson, Hattie Chapman, Alice Giles, Willie Cunningham, Chim Cunningham, Ernest Cunningham, sons Willie E. Cunningham, Robert Cunningham and daughter Sequilla Bess. She leaves to cherish her loving memory daughters Delores Bailey. Drusilla Clyburn, Deborah Cunningham of Atlanta, GA, Carolyn (Iverson)May of Springfield, OH, son Darrick Cunningham, grand-children Manita Bailey, Denita Cunningham, Tia Amos, Thomas Amos, Darrick Cunningham Jr, Jihad Edwards of Charlotte, NC, Tawanna (Kishario) Easterling of Manassas, VA, Meecha Cunningham of Washington, DC. Iverson (Monica) May. Christopher May, Darryl (Tina) May, Wayne (Donella)May all of Springfield, Oh, Phillip (Camille) May of Atlanta, GA. Her devoted nieces Aqua (Thoms) Johnson, Cynthia Rhyne, her 31 great grandchildren and host of friends nieces. nephews and cousins A public viewing will be held Thursday March 10, 2022, from 1pm until 5pm at Douthit's. Funeral Services will be held Friday March 11, 2022, at 11:30am from United Cornerstone Baptist and interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 11:00 am at the church. Arrangements are in the care of Douthit Funeral Services.

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Ms. Eula Cunningham

August 6, 1926 - March 4, 2022