Gwendolyn Deann Cunningham

Date of Death: March 9, 2024

Gwendolyn Deann Cunningham, a resident of Euclid, OH passed away peacefully and gained her angel wings on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the age of 68. She was the youngest of 5 children born on July 29, 1955 in Dayton, OH to Willie James and Carrie Ella Smith.

Gwen was working in the medical library at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH when she met the love of her life, Gerald Cunningham. The two wed in 1978 and raised their family in Euclid, OH.

She is survived by her husband Gerald, children Ada Cruz, Kari Cunningham (Vincent Otieno), and Gerald V. Cunningham, granddaughter Mia Victoria, and brother Alfonso Smith (Gales). Her legacy of love extends to a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and the friends of her children to whom she also served as a mother figure.

Gwen is preceded in death by her parents Willie James and Carrie Ella, brothers James Alan and Homer Dan, and her sister Mary Louise.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Garfield Memorial Church United Methodist located at 3650 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, OH 44124. The family will receive guests and continue to honor the love, legacy, and life of Gwen Cunningham from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Signature Events Venue & Catering located at 1361 E. 260^th Street, Euclid, OH 44132.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Sickle Cell 101 at www.sc101.org/donate.

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The Spirit of Gwen's loving heart will live in our memories forever. May these memories bring comfort to the family today and always. Edna and Craig

Gwen I am glad we met and definitely glad we raised our boys side by side the memories will always be in my heart of that Rest easy ❤️

You have been in my life ever since my teenage years. I started out as a baby sitter and then became part of the family. You gave me the nickname LT. I love you and will miss you dearly. Rest In Paradise Auntie…Smooches

To my favorite honorary auntie, REST IN COMPLETE PEACE. 🙏💕💐

I love you all. May God keep you in this time of mourning. It was a blessing to have known Mrs. Cunningham. Her sense of humor and kind spirit will never be gone from my memory. She is truly one of a kind and treated me like one of her own children.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

In memory of Gwendolyn Deann Cunningham, Michele Gilbert lit a candle

Ada and Gerald and family, I wanted to offer my deepest condolences. Your mama was such a cute lady and I could always feel the love through the pictures you’d all post on Facebook. Love you all and praying for you at this difficult time.

Through the strongest of storms or the softest breeze listen to the wind and think of me… Grief never ends, but it changes. May your faith continues to give you strength and peace to all during this difficult time. The Pacheco’s Familia un abrazo

What a beautiful spirit Aunt Gwen was. I wish you peace and comfort as you grieve. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you all.

Gwen, rest in peace. Love our time together as cousins and playing together.

In memory of Gwendolyn Deann Cunningham, Trenisha Manningham lit a candle

Mama Gwen, there are no goodbyes for us wherever you are you will always be in our heart. May God grant your soul eternal rest and let his perpetual light shine upon you..

In memory of Gwendolyn Deann Cunningham, Martin Opondo Obwar lit a candle

Prayers healing and condolences to the entire family. She was a great person and wonderful mom to her kids and a great wife to mr.c. May she rejoice in the kingdom of God.

Lighting a candle for all the love you brought to your family and loved ones, and to brighten the darker times of loss.

Pam and I are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing Kari. Losing a parent is one of the most difficult passages in life. Hold the memories of your Mom close to your heart. ❤️ Pam & David Dalsky

In memory of Gwendolyn Deann Cunningham, Ryan Donahue lit a candle

Momma Gwen will forever be in our hearts!

In memory of Gwendolyn Deann Cunningham, Rodney C Mitchell lit a candle

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