Joann Cunningham's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Joann Cunningham

January 15, 1943 - September 27, 2025 (82 years old)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Joann Cunningham's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral, Inc.

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Joann Cunningham

January 15, 1943 - September 27, 2025 (82 years old)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Joann Cunningham Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 27, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Joann Cunningham of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, born in Ferriday, Louisiana. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joann Cunningham or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Revester Melancon (Solomon McCoy) and Eddie Myers; her sister Donna Marie Rauls; her daughter Elaine Shorty; and her great grandchild Jhaylen Zaire Gibbs.

She is survived by: her children, James, Gerard, Dana, Danielle, Eloise, Mary Louise and Wanda. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, over 20 great grandchildren and her 3 god children.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (1565 Curtis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70807). A rosary will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral, Inc.



Sat

Oct 11

Visitation

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
1565 Curtis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Sat

Oct 11

Rosary

9:30 AM

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
1565 Curtis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Sat

Oct 11

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
1565 Curtis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

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