Thelma Ruth Cunningham's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2025 in Farmington, Missouri

Thelma Ruth Cunningham

September 24, 1928 - May 9, 2025 (96 years old)

Farmington, Missouri

Thelma Ruth Cunningham's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2025 in Farmington, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

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Thelma Ruth Cunningham

September 24, 1928 - May 9, 2025 (96 years old)

Farmington, Missouri

Thelma Ruth Cunningham Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 9, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Thelma Ruth Cunningham of Farmington, Missouri. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thelma Ruth Cunningham to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Nesbit Jewel Cunningham and Effie May Cunningham (Williams); her children, Jewell Whitworth-Zolman, Gary Eakins, Thomas Eakins and Juanita Eakins Page; her siblings, Leola Barnes (Winford), Howard Cunningham, George Cunningham, Addalinda Cunningham, Anna Cunningham and Shirley Cunningham; and her son-in-law Dennis Claywell.

She is survived by: her children, Alberta "Birdy" Whitworth-Chandler-Claywell and Lawrence "Eugene" Eakins; her grandchildren, John Zolman (Tracey), Mark Zolman, Bradley Chandler (Tarah), Jeff Claywell, Laura Claywell-James, Tina Schlisher (Chad), Elisha Dockter (Brandon), Christopher Eakins and Amanda Eakins; her daughter-in-law Evelyn "Squeaky" Eakins; her sister-in-law Mickey Cunningham; her grandson Brantley Ryan; and also Thelma. She is also survived by fifteen great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren.

Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or Shriners Children's St. Louis, 4400 Clayton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory



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Cozean Memorial Chapel
217 W Columbia St, Farmington, MO 63640

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May 20

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217 W Columbia St, Farmington, MO 63640

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