Leah Elizabeth Cunningham
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Leah Elizabeth Cunningham
Age 86 a resident of Farmington, went to be with her Lord on October 12, 2016 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born August 10, 1930 in Thorney, Arkansas to Bordie and Ora Whitmire Couch.
Leah was a member of the Farmington Church of Christ where she taught bible class, taught Thursday Bible School for 38 years and was active in the Baldwin Tract Ministries. She was a member of the Quilting Ladies where she made many quilts and was always visiting the sick and homebound.
She operated a beauty shop for many years after she graduated from beauty college in 1961.
She was preceded in death by three husbands, the love of her life Robert “Bob” Cunningham in 1979, Everett Hill in 1986 and Fate Garrett in 2003, two sons Charles Cunningham and Rickey Cunningham both in 2008, one grandson Andrew Cunningham in 2009, three brothers Ewell Couch, Afton Couch and Miles Couch and three sisters Mable Todd, Reba Brown and Lela Patrick.
Survivors include two sons Darrel Cunningham of Rogers and Mark Cunningham and wife Brenda of Farmington; foster son Billy Joe Daniel and wife Sue of Fayetteville; step children Sheryl Garrett and wife Connie of Skiatook, Oklahoma, Randy Garrett and wife Reta of Fayetteville, Larry Garrett and Gretta Smith and husband Steve of Fayetteville; twelve grandchildren Janet Cunningham, John Cunningham, Tina Pettigrew, Ryan Cunningham, Bret Cunningham, Kacey Ross, Nic Cunningham, Amanda Arnold, Megan Hammack, Leah Rose Cunningham, Jennifer Fisher, Travis Daniel; nineteen great grandchildren: Tanner, Tarren, and Taighton Pettigrew, Katelyn, Kaden, Paityn, Cloie, Harley, Nate, Macie, and Luke Cunningham, Blake, Lexie, and Mika Arnold, Gavin and Madison Hammack, Isaac, Ivy, and Indie Ross; one great great granddaughter Kennedy Pettigrew and one great great grandson on the way; ten step grandchildren Jason Garrett, Jason Green, John Garrett, Jared Garrett, Travis Garrett, Teresa Jones, Christie Hodge, Bethany Giles, Brittany Beasley and Natalie Haines; several step great grandchildren and one brother Noah Couch of Lincoln.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Saturday October 15, 2016 2:00 P.M. at Farmington Church of Christ with burial in Farmington Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.
Memorials may be made to the Farmington Church of Christ Building Fund 41 W Main St. Farmington, Arkansas 72730.
Age 86 a resident of Farmington, went to be with her Lord on October 12, 2016 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born August 10, 1930 in Thorney, Arkansas to Bordie and Ora Whitmire Couch.
Leah was a member of the Farmington Church of Christ where she taught bible class, taught Thursday Bible School for 38 years and was active in the Baldwin Tract Ministries. She was a member of the Quilting Ladies where she made many quilts and was always visiting the sick and homebound.
She operated a beauty shop for many years after she graduated from beauty college in 1961.
She was preceded in death by three husbands, the love of her life Robert “Bob” Cunningham in 1979, Everett Hill in 1986 and Fate Garrett in 2003, two sons Charles Cunningham and Rickey Cunningham both in 2008, one grandson Andrew Cunningham in 2009, three brothers Ewell Couch, Afton Couch and Miles Couch and three sisters Mable Todd, Reba Brown and Lela Patrick.
Survivors include two sons Darrel Cunningham of Rogers and Mark Cunningham and wife Brenda of Farmington; foster son Billy Joe Daniel and wife Sue of Fayetteville; step children Sheryl Garrett and wife Connie of Skiatook, Oklahoma, Randy Garrett and wife Reta of Fayetteville, Larry Garrett and Gretta Smith and husband Steve of Fayetteville; twelve grandchildren Janet Cunningham, John Cunningham, Tina Pettigrew, Ryan Cunningham, Bret Cunningham, Kacey Ross, Nic Cunningham, Amanda Arnold, Megan Hammack, Leah Rose Cunningham, Jennifer Fisher, Travis Daniel; nineteen great grandchildren: Tanner, Tarren, and Taighton Pettigrew, Katelyn, Kaden, Paityn, Cloie, Harley, Nate, Macie, and Luke Cunningham, Blake, Lexie, and Mika Arnold, Gavin and Madison Hammack, Isaac, Ivy, and Indie Ross; one great great granddaughter Kennedy Pettigrew and one great great grandson on the way; ten step grandchildren Jason Garrett, Jason Green, John Garrett, Jared Garrett, Travis Garrett, Teresa Jones, Christie Hodge, Bethany Giles, Brittany Beasley and Natalie Haines; several step great grandchildren and one brother Noah Couch of Lincoln.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Saturday October 15, 2016 2:00 P.M. at Farmington Church of Christ with burial in Farmington Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.
Memorials may be made to the Farmington Church of Christ Building Fund 41 W Main St. Farmington, Arkansas 72730.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Farmington Church of Christ - Farmington, AR There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home - Prairie Grove, AR
Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
North, Row 05 57, Space 64
General
Aug 10, 1930
Oct 12, 2016
86
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Tributes
The love of Jesus shown through Leah's life every single day. She was a strong but gentle lady and it was an honor and privilege to have known her. Heaven gained a special angel today!
Rick & Dena Daniel - Friends
You are very much missed it was a very sad day for me to hear u have gone i love u rest in peace and best of wishes to the family
Nora McCormick - Niece
What a pleasure to have known such a sweet Christian lady! My life was definitely better for having known her. She will be missed by so many. God blessings to all who are grieving, especially her family.
Ann Carrell - Sister in Christ
The most precious lesson I learned from this amazing woman, When you put your self at the very bottom and value the importance of being there more than anywhere else, you are in the very best place to be a foundation that builds up everyone around you and to catch any who might fall.
Darlene Beeler - Sister in Christ
I am so sorry for your loss and our loss at such a beautiful Lady! She is with the Father now and at peace. Love you all!
Theresa Miles - Friend
this lady has a special place in my heart! She was truly one of God's people. Carolyn
Carolyn Latta Bartholomew - friend
She was the most wonderful lady you could ever meet. Our visits were warm and inviting. Leah had a way of making you more welcome than anyone we know. We so wanted to see her on our up coming trip this week. She was loved and will be missed by all her knew her. Walter Easley, Marjorie Easley Wilson, Elizabeth Easley and Peggy Easley Hughes
Marjorie Wilson - Cousin
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Farmington Church of Christ - Farmington, AR There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home - Prairie Grove, AR
Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
North, Row 05 57, Space 64
General
Aug 10, 1930
Oct 12, 2016
86
Documents