Obituary

Mary Ellen Cunningham

Age 72, a resident of West Fork, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born November 10, 1944 in Alva, Oklahoma, the daughter of Lewis and Eula (Floyd) Nilson.

Mary has worked for Wal-Mart for the past 40 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother George Nilson and one sister Dora Bell Nilson

Survivors include her husband Jack Cunningham; one son Brian Cunningham and wife Nita of Conway; two daughters Stacey Stills and husband Stephen of Prairie Grove and Leigh Franklin of Berryville; one sister Mollie Weaver of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one brother Larry Weaver of California; nine grandchildren Ashley, Hannah and Charles Stills and Toby, Thad and Trey Franklin and Denver, Brian Michael and Brian Jr. Cunningham; one great granddaughter Harper Stills.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 1, 2017, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Luginbuel Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 at New Sulphur Freewill Baptist Church in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in the West Fork Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held .

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Ashley Stills, Hannah Stills, Charles Stills, Denver Cunningham, Brian Michael Cunningham, Brian Cunningham Jr., Toby Franklin, Thad Franklin, Trey Franklin, Danny Williams and Greg Sutton.
Funeral Service

2:00 pm
New Sulphur Free Will Baptist Church - Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Grave side services will not be held at the cemetery.
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
General

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Oct 28, 2017

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Tributes

Ms. Mary was always smiling and making jokes just to get someone to laugh. I always loved being around her. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele Drain Hendrix - friend
I met Mary when she came to work at Wal-mart. I was fortunate enough to have know here for the 40 years since. She always had such a wit and wonderful smile. She truly cared about others. I will miss....this world will miss Mary.
Randy Laney - Friend
Such a beautiful lady inside and out!! No words can describe the impact she had on those people she interacted with. Her smile and laughter was infectious!! Prayers to her family during this difficult time.
Jeanne Greene - Friend/coworker
Mary and I first became friends at Sunday school over 65 years ago. She has always been a special friend. Mary was a fun, happy, kind, and caring person. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Fleta Reed
Fleta Reed - Friend
Charles, so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. She was a sweet and always helpful lady!!! Thinking of you and your family at this sad time!
Allyne Bottoms - friend
To Jack and all of Mary's family, we send our deepest condolences. We were so sorry to learn of your loss. Will be keeping you all in our prayers.
Linda & Randy Bradley - Friends
Funeral Service

2:00 pm
New Sulphur Free Will Baptist Church - Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Grave side services will not be held at the cemetery.
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
General

Nov 10, 1944

Oct 28, 2017

73