Obituary

Joyce Rachel Dorman Cunningham
November 28, 1925-January 10, 2018

At the age of 92, still lived in the house where she was born in Farmington, Arkansas. Joyce was born November 28, 1925 to Rosalie Aimee (Euge) Dorman and Maynard Anthony Dorman.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Earl Cunningham, Jr., and her sisters Eugenia Davidson and Myrtilla Cunningham.

Joyce began her insurance career in 1947 working with her father at the Washington County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company then served as Secretary/Manager for over 24 years.

And she was Secretary/Treasurer of the Arkansas Association of Mutual Insurance Companies for 61 years.

She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Prairie Grove, a member of Altrusa International, Inc. of Fayetteville, Charter member of PEO chapter CQ of Prairie Grove, and for 25 years served as treasurer of the Washington County Fair Association.

Joyce worshiped faithfully and joyfully at FUMC of Prairie Grove her entire life and served as organist for 65 years as well as regularly contributing her beautiful soprano voice to the choir.

She is survived by her son, Robert Anthony and his wife Glenna of Prairie Grove, her daughter, Charlotte Fisher and her husband Jim of Bella Vista, four grandchildren: Elizabeth (Robert) Mann, Scott (Amy) Cunningham, Dan (Trista Pitre) Fisher, and Paige (Chris) Knerr, and eight great-grandchildren: Matthew, Philip, Rachel, Lucy, Fisher, Charlotte, Kate and William.

The family will receive friends Monday, January 15, 2018, 1:00-2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church prior to the funeral service at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery. There will be no graveside services held.

Memorial contributions may be made to the FUMC of Prairie Grove.
Funeral Service

2:00 pm
First United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove.
Visitation

1:00 pm
First United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 46, Space 58
General

Nov 28, 1925

Jan 10, 2018

92

Tributes

If you knew Joyce, then you loved, respected and admired her. I know my family and I did. Her church family and friends felt the same way. We're all sure gonna miss her very much.
Scott F. Daviis - Friend
Aunt Joyce, you and Uncle Rob were such wonderful friends to Dad & Mom, when they came to Prairie Grove, and that friendship lasted almost 64 years! Personally, you were an inspiration to me because of your musical ministry at PGUMC! You have "run the race" and Heaven is blessed to have a new musician to praise God! We will miss your smile but it is only temporary! We will see you in time! Rest now and rejoice being in the Lord's presence!
John Manning - Friend
Joyce was a lovely lady. Lots of musical memories
Merice Mills - Friend
We have known and loved Joyce since the early 70's. She has truly been in inspiration to both of us, and she has always been part of our extended family. We love you Joyce, rest in peace.
Sandy & Jerry York - Friends
My family was blessed to know Joyce since before I was born. Both of my parents served with her at Farmers Mutual Insurance Company and my mom enjoyed many trips with her. She never met a stranger and was always smiling. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Lisa Colwell - Friend
What a lady! What a life! Joyce has blessed generations with her smile, her laugh and her music. She will be forever missed.
Kathy Hall - friend
Funeral Service

2:00 pm
First United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove.
Visitation

1:00 pm
First United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 46, Space 58
General

Nov 28, 1925

Jan 10, 2018

92