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About This Memory Space
This page was created for Juanita Donness (White) Cunningham's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Juanita Donness (White) Cunningham's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Juanita Donness (White) Cunningham. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Juanita Donness Cunningham devoted her 94 years to nurturing family bonds, embracing her faith, and savoring the simple joys of home-cooked meals, leaving behind a tapestry of warmth and steadfast love.
Born in Indianapolis to Ernest and Emma White, Juanita grew up in a close-knit environment that shaped her enduring values. A standout of Arsenal Technical High School's Class of 1949, she carried that sense of pride throughout her days. In 1951, she wed Robert Cunningham, her lifelong companion, sharing 55 cherished years together until his passing in 2007. Her world revolved around her deep faith as a lifelong member of Garfield Park United Church of Christ, where she found spiritual solace, and around the rhythms of daily life—tending to loved ones with homemade dishes and baked treats that filled homes with comfort and delight.
While specific professional pursuits are not detailed, Juanita's true vocation shone in her unwavering dedication to homemaking and family care, roles she embraced with skill and joy, alongside her committed involvement in her church community.
Family & Loved Ones
Juanita poured her energy into creating a haven for her loved ones, delighting in the everyday rituals of preparing meals that drew everyone together. She leaves behind her devoted children—Kathy Chapman and her husband Todd, Laura Cunningham, and Amy Kavalar with her husband Brian—as well as cherished grandchildren Jennifer Harris and her husband Paul, Sarah Kavalar and her partner Hayden DeFord, and Max Kavalar, plus her great-grandchild Nicholas Harris, each carrying forward the tenderness she so freely gave.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from those touched by Juanita's presence echo with admiration for her nurturing spirit and quiet strength, underscoring how her homemade comforts and faithful heart wove enduring threads through her circle.