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Dorothy “Dot” Coln Cunningham
January 9, 2011
Dorothy “Dot” Coln Cunningham passed away Friday, January 7, 2011.
Dot graduated from Erskine College, Due West. SC, and she received a Masters Degree from Florida State. She moved to Pensacola in 1966 after accepting a position with the University of Florida Extension Service. Dot began working with Escambia County School System in 1980 where she taught at Ransom Middle School for 20 years.
She was an active member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church for many years. She was currently serving as president of Escambia County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee. She was also a proud member of the Red Hats.
Dot was preceded in death by her parents, James Odell Coln and Blanche McDowell Coln.
Dot is survived by her husband of 44 years, Jimmy Cunningham; a son, Scott Cunningham and his wife, Tiffany; a stepson, Lewe “Chip” Cunningham and his wife, Beth; grandchildren Amanda, Jessie, Donald, Tyler; great grandchild, Jace; sister, Nancy Coln Jones, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino with Rev. Alan Gantzhorn officiating. Interment will follow at Aldersgate Cemetery.
Pall bearers will be Greg Cunningham, Andy Cunningham, Michael Floyd and Matthew Floyd. Honorary Pallbearers are Jayne Gindl, Linda Gindl, Norma Ramsey and Nancy Ward.
Flowers will be gladly accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends at 5-8 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2011, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home in Cantonment.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 1000 Hwy 29 South, Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
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3 Responses to “Dorothy “Dot” Coln Cunningham”
So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Dot.I am sorry that I can not make it down for services due to inclement weather,but my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know she will be sorely missed.
Dear Family,
Dot was a very special Southern lady! I will always remember her for her genuine care for others. I feel blessed to have known and worked with Dot at Ransom Middle School. I pray for God’s comforting hand to be upon you and your families. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
To the Cunningham family:
We can not possibly know the hurt that you all are going through right now. We are thinking of you at this tragic time and hope it helps to ease some of the pain knowing all of the people that have you in their hears and prayers. Praying for you all!