Ella Mae Ruth Bagley Cunningham was born June 6, 1931 in Watts community, Oklahoma, the daughter of Floyd Fonzil Bagley and Thelma Evelyn (Palmer) Bagley. Mrs. Cunningham passed this life on May 23, 2017 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 85.
Survivors are two daughters, Lou Ann Dean of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Holly Jane Sisk of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; one son, Daniel K. Cunningham of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; four sisters, Patsy Brassfield of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Lula Belle Wilson of Vian, Oklahoma, Kathleen Tarp of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Janice Kennon of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; several nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Fonzil Bagley and Thelma Evelyn Palmer Bagley; husband, Donald Karl Cunningham; and two sisters, Mel Dona Randolph and Vera Park
Funeral service is Friday, May 26, 2017, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Burial will be at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw.
Viewing will be Thursday from 1-8 p.m. at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. The family will greet from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers are Dan Sisk, Andy Latta, Ellis Stout, Lucas Foster, Kin Thompson, and Harold Casper.
