Julia Delilah Cunningham, 71, of Jerusalem, Ohio, passed away Saturday October 9, 2021 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio.
She was born August 11, 1950 in Bellaire, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Rachel (Yocum) Thompson.
Julia was retired from the Dietary Dept. at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband LeeRoy Cunningham in 2018; a brother Clyde Thompson; a sister Pearl Calmbacher.
Surviving are a daughter Shelly Schafer (Neal) of Jerusalem; a son Billy Cunningham (Laura) of Lexington, SC; four grandchildren Cameron Hunter (Jayde) and their daughter Sophia, Jordon Hallman and his fiancé Rachel Jezzard, Amber Cunningham and Nicholas Schafer.
Friends will be received on Wednesday October 13, 2021 from 5-7 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling. Services to follow at 7 pm with Rev. Wayne Clark officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Bill and Shelly, my heart aches for you, and your families. She was the sweetest lady I’ve ever known. We had so many good times with you all. Rest in paradise Aunt Julie
Bill, I am sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers
Mom, I will miss you dearly!!! You was always there for me through the bad times and the good times! I will always remember the time you save me from getting a butt whooping from dad cause you would tell him evetything! I remember the time we would spend at the table playing cards!!! Who could forget the day you would drive me around to deliver papers so I didn’t have to walk or ride my bike! No matter how many mistakes I made in life you was always there to make it right! I have known for awhile that a mom has your best interest at heart 24 hrs a day 7 days a week! You never stopped being a mom even when I moved hundreds of miles away! I started a wonderful family in SC and you accepted them like your own. You have always been the rock that kept our family together no matter what life through at us. At least you will be with Dad, Pop’s and Meemee!!! I bet ya’ll are living it up right now!!! Rest easy Mom!!! I love you!!!
Julie Dud and I will never forget you.