Jeanette Sturm Cunningham, 95, of Mannington, WV, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 in her home. She was born May 11, 1921 in Mannington, WV, a daughter of the late Forrest Sturm and Gladys Snyder Sturm. She was also preceded in death by a brother Lafe Sturm.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Miles Cunningham, a son Alan Cunningham and wife Diana of Mannington, and a daughter Janet Cunningham of Mannington, a niece Dana Hernandez and husband Tony of Florida and a nephew Gary Sturm and wife Mary of Florida. She is also survived by a sister-in-law Betty Cunningham of Mannington, and cousins Kay Shuman and Kellie, Erin, and Kaitlyn Bajus of Fairmont, and Keith and Karen Phillips and family of Ohio.
Jeanette was a graduate of Mannington High School and Fairmont State College. She was employed by the Marion County Board of Education as a math teacher at Mannington High School for 35 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mannington where she was a former Sunday School Teacher and pianist, the Mannington Woman’s Club, Augusta Chapter No. 6 Eastern Star where she served as pianist, American Legion Auxiliary and had served on various committees.
Jeanette enjoyed her family, friends and students. She enjoyed doing for others and always put their needs ahead of her own. Her family would like to thank her caregivers Judy Morgan, Janet Orloff, Betty Taylor and the staff of Amedysis Hospice for the wonderful care she was given.
They would also like to thank Dr. Sudha Kattragadda and staff for their care over the years.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, Mannington, WV on Friday, June 10, 2016 from 2-9pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 beginning at 1pm in the funeral home with Pastor Jerry Bush officiating. Interment will follow at the Mannington Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
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Janet and Family: We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was a great lady and one of the very best teachers in marion county, she was my 8th grade math teacher at Mannington High School i remember the room and seat where i sat back in 1978. Our sincere and deepest Sympathy go out to you all.
I am saddened by the passing of Mrs. Cunningham and yet she had such a wonderful life to celebrate. When we moved to Mannington back in 1967, she was one of the first people we met because she was my Sunday school teacher. And of course she tried to teach me math at MHS but I just wasn't interested. She always looked so pretty and smelled so good. Celebrate her life and achievements and cherish her memory.
Miles, Betty, Janet & all-----
I'm sorry that her long struggle came to this end.
I'll try to drive to Mannington Saturday in time for the funeral, and visit with you afterward.
Jim Haught - Charleston
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.
To the family of Jeanette Cunningham. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jeanette. She will be remembered as a wonderful lady in so many ways. She was my Math teacher and neighbour.
So sorry to hear of Jeanette's passing. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers