Wilma Cunningham

CUNNINGHAM, Wilma Jenkins Age 75 of Nashville. Passed away January 22, 2013. Wilma was born June 3, 1937 in Lyles, TN to John Wilburn and Viola Warren Jenkins as the thirteenth of sixteen children. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Jesse, John Wilburn, Jr., Lum, Jimmy and Justus; sisters, Girlene Jenkins, Peggy Parker, Lorraine Castleman and Mary Griffin. Wilma is survived by her devoted and loving husband of fifty-six years, Harold E. "Gene" Cunningham, Sr., their five children Harold E. "Hal" Cunningham, Jr. Summer, Monte Cunningham Judy, Donna Altshuler John, Arnie Cunningham and Troy Cunningham Nancy, and eight grandchildren, Caitlin, Kellee and Harold E. "Trey" Cunningham, III, Chloe Kaspar Kevin and Phoebe Cunningham, Grant Altshuler, Sofia and Ava Cunningham. She is also survived by her siblings Lucille Wright, Doug Jenkins Joan, Margaret Lanius, Martha Martinez John, Carolyn Booth David, and Nancy Huddleston Richard, brothers-in laws Tom Parker and Walter Griffin, sister-in law Montez Jenkins, and numerous nieces and nephews. Wilma was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, a life-long community volunteer, past president of Bellevue Woman's Club and 5th District Woman's Club, member of NWSGA 9-hole golf group, past president of Harpeth Valley Elementary School PTA 1976, member of Friends of Bellevue Library, member and past president of The Bellevue Club formerly Home Demonstration Club, long-serving election worker for Davidson County, and a founding member of Bellevue Church of Christ where she helped with many church activities including Vacation Bible School. Her faith in Jesus Christ in her earthly life will be her eternal reward. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 26 at Bellevue Church of Christ, 7401 Highway 70 South, with Steve Blackman, Marlin Connelly and Tom Riley officiating. Visitation will be held at Bellevue Church of Christ on Friday, January 25 from 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, January 26 from 10-11 a.m. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Interment Jenkins Family Cemetery, Hickman County, TN. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Bellevue Church of Christ Youth and Senior Ministries. HARPETH HILLS FUNERAL HOME 615 646-9292