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Melva “Janie” Cunningham, age 86, of Centreville, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born July 31, 1937. Janie graduated from Centreville High School in 1955. On January 27, 1956 she married Howard Cunningham in Warsaw, IN. He preceded her in death December 23, 2004. Janie worked at Denton Mills and later retired from Sumitt Polymers.
Janie was member of Centreville Grange #1440, Fair Association, and Draft Horse Breeders Association, Janie enjoyed crocheting afghans, quilting, ceramics, farming, and showing Quarter horses, Palomino horses and Angus cattle.
Surviving are her son DeWayne (Patricia) Cunningham, grandsons Daryl Cunningham and David (Ashley) Cunningham, great grandchildren Izabella Rininger, Sophia Cunningham, Darren Cunningham, Jayzin Guenin and Alexander Miller, nieces Carol Snow Penn and Cheryl Glazener.
She was preceded in death by her parents Harvey and Mabel Veon, husband Howard Cuningham, son Douglas Cuningham, brother Alan Laree and sister Arlyne Becker.
Relatives and friends will be received Friday September 8, from 12 to 2 pm at Eley Funeral Home in Centreville, where Religious services will be at 2 pm Friday. Pastor Clint Zehr, Life Church, Centreville, will officiate. Burial will be in Prairie River Cemetery, Centreville. Sign Janie’s online guestbook and leave a message for the family at www.eleyfuneralhomes.com.
