Mrs. Bettye Ann Cooper Cunningham, age 70, of Bradford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on March 20, 2014, at her home. Memorial services for Mrs. Cunningham will be conducted on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home of Rutherford with Bro. Don Cooper, Bro. Mike Crossnoe, and Bro. Jerry Smith officiating.
Mrs. Cunningham was born October 22, 1943, in Weakley County, Tennessee; the daughter of the late Fred and Eva Novella Capps Cooper. She retired from WS Wormser factory, served several years as an alderperson in Bradford, Tennessee, and was an active member of the Lion Club.
Mrs. Bettye is survived by her daughter, Tracy Abbott and husband Alan; son Trent Cunningham and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Grant Cunningham, Jacob Abbott and wife Rachel, Victoria Abbott, and Madalyn Abbott; also by siblings, Harry Cooper, Tossie Cooper, Louise Keller, Ruth Johnson, and Jack Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her spouse, Jones Ray “Mouse” Cunningham and her parents.
The family will receive friends from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2014, before the memorial service. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Bettye Ann Cooper Cunningham.