Addie Cunningham

I have such fond and sweet memories of Ms. Addie. I had so much admiration and respect for her. When I joined "The Bank" (CB&T) many decades ago as a management trainee, I remember Ms. Addie working in the Trust Dept. While small & petite, Ms. Addie handled business in a mighty big way! She was an inspirational role model to me (and many others) as I pursued a career in banking and business. I'm so thankful our paths connected. She made us better! Love you always, Soror🩷💚

Me sincere I'm condolences to the family. I had the privilege and honor to work with Ms. Addie for almost 40 years at CB&T/SYNOVUS. She was a true friend and always greeted everyone with a smile on her face and in her voice. She will be missed by all.

As my favorite CHS teacher, Mrs. Cunningham was to me the consummate educator and the epitome of a genuinely concerned and caring mentor. She encouraged and inspired me to face and look past my doubts to succeed. To this day, I carry and pass on to others her words of encouragement. My condolences to the Family. Warmest regards, Colonel Maurice Buchanan, US Army (Retired).

I was honored to serve many years with Addie on the MCSB. She always projected a credible a meaningful contribution to the agenda. I offer heartfelt prayers to the family from my family. Many blessings.

I was fortunate to have worked with Addie for many years. She was one of the kindest, smartest people I have ever known. Being around her was like coming into the sunshine. She could light up a room with her smile. Her clients loved her and trusted her. She was so strong in her faith. We enjoyed a lot of laughs and even some tears through the years. I hold her in my heart as a dear friend, and extend my deepest condolences to her family in their time of sadness.

Addie and Roy Cunningham were second parents to me from the age of 13 til present. What started as a teacher/pupil relationship blossomed into a loving son/parent bond.

They taught me the value of hard work. Many a weekend, I spent my Saturday's on Dawn Ct tending to their perfect lawn and gardens. They introduced me Mr. and Mrs. R. Lewis who taught our beloved mother, Mrs. C. Williams, Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Abrams through yardwork. In fact, I was able to supply all of my high school needs through yard work on Dawn Ct. Most importantly, they taught me to be reliable, thorough and detail-oriented and a man of my word.

So many meals of red beans, chili, chicken and broccoli casserole, cheese straws, sweet potato pies, fried fish at Ezell's, and ribs were shared with them.

They were there through highs and lows, visiting me at UGA, attending my wedding where Mr. C was best man, being the godson of my son David who carries the name Anthony from Mr. C.

When I struggled unsuccessfully to form a bond with my own dad, Mr. C graciously stated, "from now on, son, I will be your father."

We often joked about Mrs. C's frequent offerings,"call me if you need peanut butter money". This was to remind me I was expected to do all I can for myself. Yet, I always knew they would be there for any sincere need.

My bond extended to all of her lovely sisters, especially Ruth who became another godmother to me. I shall never forget how blessed I was to see them at my mother's funeral. In fact, upon learning of my mom's death, I must have screamed and cried on the phone for over an hour with Mrs. C.

I'm so thankful I didn't do the usual death march but committed to calling Mrs. C almost everyday during the last two months. I shall always cherish the talks we had during the weening weeks.

She was prepared and ready to reunite with Mr. C. In her usually realistic and factual manner, she reminded me that she loved all the people she was supposed to love while alive. She didn't need fanfare or huge death celebrations. Everything was said and done in life.

I am saddened beyond measure that we won't have our regular conversations. Yet, I am blessed to know that we loved hard, unconditionally and completely.

My deepest condolences go out to you and your family, I can feel 🙏🏾 what you're going through. Love, First Lady Dorothy M. Jones

Addie was a wonderful woman. She was so spiritual and welcoming. Each Saturday night before COVID I had the pleasure of sharing our Saturday night Mass at St Annes. Proud to have been her friend. .

Mrs. Cunningham was a brilliant teacher who taught me to love math and to speak up for myself.

I wish to extend deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and loved ones of Mrs. Addie Cunningham. "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."- Psalm 91:1

My sincere condolences to the family of Addie. I worked with her several years in the Trust Department, she was such a sweet person. Take your rest sweet lady.

I was saddened to hear of Addie's passing. I am sure we all have wonderful, warm memories of her. She was one of the first people I met at work 26 years ago. She enveloped me with love and support. We both went to the same Church where she shared her love for others as a Eucharist Minister and bought Communion to the sick and confined. I am sure Roy welcomed her with open arms.