Doris Jean Cunningham of St. Albans passed on to her heavenly home on August 19, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Blanche O’Brien; her husband Paul Cunningham; sister Virginia Lee Walker; brother Eddie O’Brien; and son-in-law Ned Schroeder.
She is survived by her daughters, Patsy Brown (David) of Chesterfield, VA; Linda Cunningham of Pittsburgh, PA; and Judy Cunningham of Nitro; grandsons Eric Brown of Alexandria VA, Travis Brown of Chesterfield, VA, and Brian Schroeder of Pittsburgh, PA; sister, Dorma Castano of Tucson, AZ; and brother, George O’Brien(Judy) of Hurricane; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Doris recently retired as Treasurer/Manager of Members Choice WV Federal Credit Union with 42 years of service. Doris was also very active at both the local and state credit union level. In 1975 she was elected to the Board of Directors to the Kanawha Valley Chapter of Credit Unions and served for many years as the Chapter’s President. In 1990 she was elected by the Kanawha Valley Chapter to serve as their representative on the Board of the WV Credit Union League, a position she held until earlier this year. During the 22 years she served at the state level, she was elected and served as Chairman two years, then was elected and served as Treasurer for the past 14 years. In 1992 Doris received the William Bryan Hawkins Award which is the League’s highest award recognizing outstanding service as a volunteer. She also served as a Board Member of WV Central Credit Union and WV Corporate Credit Union, both located in Parkersburg, Doris also was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church in St. Albans.
Service will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 22 at Highlawn Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Stauffer officiating. Entombment will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, Doris requested that donations be made to Highlawn Baptist Church, 2304 Jefferson Ave., St. Albans, WV 25177. Or, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387.
Judy,
Our sincerest condolences to your family for your loss. Doris did all the work to settle out Grandma Arnolds farm property. She was so dedicated to her work. You should be so proud. May Gods Love help you thru this difficult time.
Mark and Susan Fowler
Las Vegas NV
So sad to hear of Doris’s passing.Just lerned yestrday. Me & my husbandDoug, hav been members of credit union for long time. She was always so helpful to us! My husband has lung cancer & is doing well with alternatives + Dr Steven Zekan. Wished I’d known she had cancr I mit’ve been able to help.
Judy Iam so sorry to hear that your mom passed away. I know you and your family are having a hard time I have you in my prayers. She was a great woman and will be deeply missed I love you
Sorry to here of her passing. If there is anything I can do for you and your family, please let me know.
Dear Patsy, Linda, and Judy,
I just found out about your Mom and I am so sorry. I can still hear your Mom’s laugh-just like I can still see your Dad riding his bike around the neighborhood. Please know I will keep all you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Penny
Dear Linda & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom made me feel like I was part of the family the very first time I met her. She was warm, welcoming and fun. I know she will be missed terribly by so many. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Vicki
Judy,
I even begin to imagine how hard this is for you and your family, I am so very sorry for what you have went through and what you are going through. Doris was a ROCK, there were times she was my rock too. I don’t think I ever had the chance to tell you but “back in the day”, (17yrs ago?), Doris was the one that believed in me when nobody else did. She helped me everyday get thru all my crap, get back on track and turn my life around. It’s hard to tell where I would be today, her faith in me was just what I needed to keep me going, I love her dearly for that and I will be forever grateful. Every time I have seen her over the years it’s been nothing but smiles, hugs and great big thank you’s! (and an occasional happy tear)…I’ve always teased her about being the “youngest-oldest member”…I’m so glad I joined the Credit Union at 18, and so lucky your Mom took the time to raise me as well! I loved her dearly Judy and I love you too, just wanted you to know. You guys take good care of each other, you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
It has been many years since I saw Doris Jean. Her father was my first cousin. My husband, Larry, and I used to visit frequently with Doris and Paul before we left WV in 1962. I have many pleasant childhood memories from my family visits with Doris, Dorma, July and the twins at Deepwater. Time does not stand still and memories are sweet.
On behalf of the volunteers and staff of Hope Federal Credit Union in Clarksburg, I send our sincere condolences to Doris’ family. The credit union world has lost a true champion as well as a dear friend.
The passion that Doris had for credit unions was obvious to all who knew her. She will be missed.
Hopefully you can take comfort in knowing that she touched the lives of so many others in a positive way.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doris was a fanastic lady and friend who will be dearly missed. My sympathies to Linda, Patsy and Judy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Patsy and family,
What a beautiful lady. I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Nell
Patsy,
I’m so sorry you lost your Mom. I know the past weeks were very hard for you and your family, but know that your Mom was very blessed to have you by her side through it all. May your thoughts of all of the good times you had with her comfort you.
Take care,
Debbie
After knowing Doris and Dorma in high school, we were close with Doris and Paul in St Albans from 1957 to 1962 when we had some good times together. I saw her at the last reunion last year and we talked about old times. She will be remembered and missed..