Martha Cunningham

 

Martha Ann Cunningham, 87, wife of John Norman Cunningham, of Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at her home.

Born May 4, 1939, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Viola (Smith) Shy.

She was a graduate of the Mercer County High School, an employee at Texas Instruments in Versailles and was a member and pianist of the Craig Chapel AME Church in Salvisa.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, include: one sister, Ruby Meaux of Harrodsburg; one sister-in-law, Rose Cunningham of Lawrenceburg and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Rawlings; three brothers-in-law, Clarence Rawlings Sr., Venus Meaux Sr. and Merle Cunningham Sr.; one sister-in-law, Clifforda Moore and nieces and nephews, Venus Meaux Jr., Myrtle Griffin, Clarence Rawlings Jr. and Darren Moore.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 6, at Sims Funeral Services with Rev. Sherry Gay-Green officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery.

Visitation Monday 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Tristan Bean, Shawn Meaux, Tony Rawlings Sr., Lance Meaux and Tony Rawlings Jr. Honorary bearers are Ernie Guthrie and Albert Davis