Barbara Kay Cunningham
June 25, 1939 ~ November 12, 2010
Cunningham, Barbara Kay (Farris), 71, died Friday, November 12, 2010. Rosary service 7:00 P.M. Monday, November 15, 2010, and Memorial Mass 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 16, 2010, both at Church of the Magdalen. Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother of the Cunningham Family. Barbara was the daughter of the late James Farris and the late Kathleen (Arnholtz) Farris and was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 25, 1939. Barbara attended Willard Garvey Elementary and East High School. She then attended Newcomb College and Tulane University in New Orleans graduating with a degree in Liberal Arts. Barbara met Wathen “Watty” Cunningham while attending Wichita State University for her teaching certificate. They were married on February 8, 1964. Over the years, Barbara expressed her love of interior design working to help so many create beautiful homes. Her true passion, however, was her unconditional love of her family and friends. Barbara found the most joy in the happiness of others. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Wathen; children, Amy (Mark) Brock of Kansas City, Molly (John) Shawver, and Brian (Amy) Cunningham, all of Wichita, Karen (Kirk) Meyer, of Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Lily and Sophie Shawver ,Charlotte Brock, Rose, Gwyneth, and Jude Cunningham, and Kyle Meyer. Memorials to: The Lords Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, Kansas. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
Rosary service 7:00 P.M. Monday at Church Of The Magdalen
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Watty…Bob and I just heard about the passing of Barbara…We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She will be missed by so many. Our Love…Bob Arnholz & Margo Arnholz Erne
A tribute from a nephew and a friend who will miss your enthusiasm for beautiful design and great food and especially your sense of humor and personal kindness. In recent years you were always the one who helped keep our families bonded together. I’m far away but when we talked you always made me feel close to home. Michael and I will miss you.
I’m very sorry to hear of the loss of Barbara. I have many good memories of our friendship throughout the last 20 years, including her helpful advice when I was sick. I also admired her design talent and way with color. She will be missed.
My condolences to the Farris and Cunningham Family. Barbara was a friend from East High.
We are sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our prayers.
Sorry Watty. She will be missed.
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marcia and Buz Solomon
Mom we love you so much and you will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. We live on Pinecrest and I remember her kind heart and loving manner. Cherish your memories.