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ALICE JANE CUNNINGHAM

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April 21, 1942–Nov. 29, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Alice Jane Cunningham, who passed away on Nov. 29, 2024, at the age of 82.

Alice was born on April 21, 1942, in Appleton, Wisconsin, and grew up in Wisconsin.

In 1958, she married Phil Warshall. To this union, Alice had four children, Dottie, Phil, David and Diane.

She divorced and in 1970 married Robert Cunningham. To this union, Brenda was born.

Alice was a dedicated and loving wife to her husband Robert and a devoted mother to her children.

In 1970, the family moved to Wyoming, and in 1984 Alice and Robert, along with children still living at home, moved to Texas. In 2000, they moved back to Newcastle, Wyoming, where Alice resided for the remainder of her life.

Alice Cunningham lived a fulfilling life and was a woman of many talents. She had a passion for cooking and baking. In later years, Alice took up sewing and made many quilts for her children and grandchildren. She loved working with her hands and made diamond art pictures and painted ceramics. Alice spent her last years at Weston County Manor. She loved taking part in all the activities there — especially bingo.

She is survived by her children, Dottie (Mark) Sylte of Newcastle, Phil (LaNita) Cunningham of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, David (Marilyn) Cunningham of Kilgore, Texas, Diane (Fritz) Cunningham Gafford of Livingston, Texas, and Brenda (Steve) Bivens in Kingwood, Texas; and 12 grandchildren who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and a grandson, Jackson Bivens.

A funeral service will be held Friday, Dec. 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Newcastle. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Weston County Health Services Foundation for scholarships for Weston County Manor employees in memory of Alice Cunningham.

Alice’s ashes will be buried next to her husband at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota. Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Meridian Mortuary, 111 S. Railway Ave., Newcastle, WY, 82701 or expressions of sympathy may also be made online at meridianmortuary.com.

Rest in peace dear mother. You will be forever in our hearts and memories.

 

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