Kim U. Cunningham Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Kim U. Cunningham of West Augusta, Virginia. Kim, born on November 1, 1960, passed away on July 19, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Kim for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Kim’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her mother Ursula Olga Schulz. She is survived by: her father James Morgan Updyke (Grace); her husband Thomas Cunningham; her children, Benjamin Cunningham (Kimberly), Stephanie Cunningham (Bryan Fitzpatrick) and Matthew Cunningham; her grandson Atlas Cunningham; and her siblings, Christy Castle (Doug) and Scott Updyke (Rita). She is also survived by her loving in-laws, close friends.
In recognition of the care provided to Kim over the years for cancer treatment at the University of Virginia, in lieu of flowers, the family has established a site for group donation to the UVA Health Foundation to support the caregivers who made a difference in Kim's treatment over the years.
