Funeral service for Mrs. Margaret Moorehead Cunningham, age 78, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted at 2 PM on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Black, Rev. Tommy Ward and Rev. Whitney Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in the Booneville Cemetery.
Mrs. Cunningham was born on February 14, 1940 in Lincoln County, TN to the late John and Jewel Sullivan Moorehead. She worked at Missile Command on Redstone Arsenal and was an artist. Margaret was very community oriented in raising funds for the American Heart Association and many other organizations in Lincoln County. Mrs. Cunningham was very instrumental in starting the Fayetteville – Lincoln County Animal Shelter. She loved traveling, gardening, serving the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church and working in the church kitchen. Mrs. Cunningham passed away on April 29, 2018 at NHC of Tullahoma.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Randy Cunningham; son, Doug (Sandy) Cunningham of Fayetteville; daughter, Cynthia Ann Hill of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Travis Hill of Nashville, Logan Hill of Fayetteville, Maggie Cunningham of Fayetteville, and Mollie Cunningham of Fayetteville; sister, Terri Moorehead Hicklen of Fayetteville; nephews, Stephen Hicklen, Joe Cunningham, Evan Cunningham; niece, Kristi Hall; and a brother-in-law, Bill (Sharon) Cunningham of Fayetteville.
Visitation with the family will be from 5 PM until 8 PM on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 200 Elk Avenue N., Fayetteville, TN 37334 or the Fayetteville – Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 1718 Pulaski Hwy, Fayetteville, TN 37334. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Margaret Moorehead Cunningham.
26 Comments To "Margaret Moorehead Cunningham"
#1 Comment By Jeff and Axie Barnes and family On April 29, 2018 @ 8:07 pm
Mr. Cunningham and family we are so sorry for your loss. We send our condolences along with prayers for comfort for each of you.
#2 Comment By Heather Brown On April 29, 2018 @ 8:24 pm
Sorry to hear about your loss, prayers of strength and comfort during this time.
#3 Comment By Gay Parsley On April 29, 2018 @ 8:52 pm
Randy and family, I’m very sorry about your loss. Margaret was such a beautiful and wonderful lady to know. My deepest Condolences and may God provide strength and comfort during this time.
#4 Comment By John and Carolyn Ellis On April 29, 2018 @ 9:02 pm
Randy, Doug and the rest of the Cunningham family, we want to send our condolences to you on Margaret’s passing. We know she is happy and at peace, but that doesn’t make it any easier for those she had to leave. You are ALL in our prayers. God’s BLESSINGS on you ALWAYS.
#5 Comment By Gary & Jo Ann Thompson On April 29, 2018 @ 9:07 pm
Randy, Doug, and the family, please know that you all will be in our thoughts and prayers at the passing of Margaret. Just know that we are sorry at your loss.
Gary & Jo Ann
#6 Comment By Ann Ramsey Hopkins On April 29, 2018 @ 10:23 pm
Sorry, Margaret was sweet person and good friend.
#7 Comment By Wanda Jennings Preston On April 29, 2018 @ 10:56 pm
Such a sweet, sweet lady. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences to her family.
#8 Comment By Dena and Jimmy Kincaid On April 29, 2018 @ 11:08 pm
Randy and family…
So very sorry to hear about Mrs. Margaret. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
#9 Comment By Connie Rogers On April 29, 2018 @ 11:13 pm
So sorry to hear this. Mrs. Margaret was such a precious lady. She will be greatly missed. Mother and I send our thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time .
#10 Comment By Bryan Kennedy On April 30, 2018 @ 12:52 am
Randy, Doug and family. I am very sorry.
Best,
Bryan Kennedy
#11 Comment By Anita Johnson On April 30, 2018 @ 3:18 am
Margaret was a sweet, caring lady and will truly be missed. My prayers to all of the family.
#12 Comment By Todd and Jan Lineberger On April 30, 2018 @ 8:41 am
Cunningham family, we are so sorry to hear about this. Mrs. Margaret was a wonderful person . May God‘s peace and comfort cover each of you at this time. God Bless
#13 Comment By Faye Moorehead Massey On April 30, 2018 @ 11:29 am
Margaret, you are my cousin, my friend and I will miss you. I know you are resting better now. May God be with your family.
#14 Comment By Joe and Anne Luther On April 30, 2018 @ 1:30 pm
Randy,
So sorry to hear of your wife’s death. We will be thinking about and praying for you
Joe and Anne Luther
#15 Comment By Karen Gilliam On April 30, 2018 @ 2:53 pm
The world was a better place because Margaret was in it. Always so kind and friendly, she will certainly be missed by all who knew her. My heart is saddened with her passing. Much love to all the family.
#16 Comment By Roger and Patsy Singleton On April 30, 2018 @ 4:15 pm
Randy, So sorry for your loss. Margaret was a very special lady.
#17 Comment By Faye Moorehead Massey On April 30, 2018 @ 6:47 pm
Margaret, you were a great cousin and friend. I will miss you. We had a great childhood together. Rest in peace. Thinking of Randy and family.
#18 Comment By Judy Chapman Widick On April 30, 2018 @ 9:35 pm
Randy, so sorry to hear about about Margaret. She was such a good friend in high school and I loved her. You and family are in my prayers.
#19 Comment By Dianne Scivally Dickey On April 30, 2018 @ 10:38 pm
So sorry to hear if the passing of Margaret ,prayers for comfort and peace for the family. She was always so sweet to me.
#20 Comment By Cindy Davis On May 1, 2018 @ 12:57 pm
I love this family so much. Mrs. Margaret was a true lovely lady inside and out. Prayers for this precious family.
#21 Comment By Patsy Crawford On May 1, 2018 @ 12:59 pm
Randy, Doug, Cindy and the rest of Margaret’s family, my heart hurts for all of you. Though we know she’s in a better place, the finality of death is crushing. May our loving God comfort and heal you is my earnest prayer.
#22 Comment By Jinson Knott On May 2, 2018 @ 3:53 pm
Doug & Sandy, I was so sorry to hearing the passing of Mrs Cunningham. May the family find comfort in knowing that others are praying for you during this time of sorrow. May God continue to give you strength in the coming days. Love Jinson
#23 Comment By BRENDA W. ROLES On May 2, 2018 @ 8:57 pm
Margaret was a very sweet lady. I really enjoyed her when she would come in the store or when I saw her at Geralds or Walmart. Margaret was the same anywhere you saw her. So sorry for your families loss.
#24 Comment By Lenace Hyde Vaughn On May 5, 2018 @ 1:05 am
Prayers go out to the Cunningham family! So sorry for the loss of Mrs.Margaret. She was loved by many!
Lenace Hyde Vaughn
#25 Comment By Sheree McGee On May 7, 2018 @ 2:50 pm
Mark & I are so sorry for your loss. Margaret was such a gracious & kind lady. We pray for peace for your hurting hearts.
#26 Comment By Ann Towry On June 9, 2018 @ 4:33 pm
John and I are so sorry for your loss. She was a grand lady.