Mrs. Ellen Cunningham, 92, longtime resident of San Antonio and widow of popular San Antonio Express State and Agriculture Editor, Bill Cunningham, died peacefully, July 1st, at her daughter's home in Georgetown.
Ellen was born on February 11, 1921 in Gonzales, the youngest daughter of seven siblings who predeceased her. She grew up on a Depression-era farm in Gonzales County where one of her ancestors was the first Texian to rebuild after the community's razing during the Texas Revolution.
While living in Cuero she met Bill, a resident of the same boarding house and reporter for the Cuero Record after serving in Europe in World War II. They were married six months to the day later – August 3, 1946. Their son, William Low Cunningham was born March 19, 1949.
In 1950, Bill took a job as Managing Editor of the Paris Texas News. The Red River border town's climate proved hostile to her and she divided much of her time between there and her hometown with their son.
Their dilemma was resolved in 1951 when Bill realized his dream of returning to San Antonio as a sportswriter for the Express. In 1953, the Cunningham's received a welcome addition to the family in daughter, Kaye.
The 1950's were to prove tough for the Cunningham's as Bill was stricken during the Polio Epidemic and kept alive by an iron lung and then undergoing therapy for several months.
Left to raise two small children virtually by herself, Ellen tackled the task with the same grit she exhibited, when needed, all her life.
To supplement Bill's reduced income during his time of recovery, Ellen went to work for the City of San Antonio Fire Department in 1959 until she retired in 1993. During her time there, she not only tackled her many assigned duties but considered herself a "Surrogate Mother" to the fire fighters she so adored.
She was a Lifetime Member of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition and served on many committees. Ellen was also a devoted fan of her beloved San Antonio Spurs.
She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Kaye and Robert Worrell of Georgetown and Bill and Nevin Cunningham of San Marcos; four grandchildren, Catherine Warner, Stephanie Worrell, Andrew Cunningham and Jessica Corliss and her husband, Mike; three great-grandchildren Natalia Ellen Cueva, Chole Michaela Cueva and Adelaide Quinn Corliss and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Hospice Austin for their care during the last two weeks of Ellen's life, along with Visiting Angels, especially Carol Wilson.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 8th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Porter Loring on McCullough.
SERVICE
TUESDAY
JULY 9, 2013
12:00 NOON
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
510 BELKNAP PLACE
Interment will follow at 1:30 PM in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with her beloved Bill.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her name to Boysville, 8555 E. Loop 1604 N, Post Office Box 369, Converse, TX 78109 or www.boysvilletex.org
Ellen was born on February 11, 1921 in Gonzales, the youngest daughter of seven siblings who predeceased her. She grew up on a Depression-era farm in Gonzales County where one of her ancestors was the first Texian to rebuild after the community's razing during the Texas Revolution.
While living in Cuero she met Bill, a resident of the same boarding house and reporter for the Cuero Record after serving in Europe in World War II. They were married six months to the day later – August 3, 1946. Their son, William Low Cunningham was born March 19, 1949.
In 1950, Bill took a job as Managing Editor of the Paris Texas News. The Red River border town's climate proved hostile to her and she divided much of her time between there and her hometown with their son.
Their dilemma was resolved in 1951 when Bill realized his dream of returning to San Antonio as a sportswriter for the Express. In 1953, the Cunningham's received a welcome addition to the family in daughter, Kaye.
The 1950's were to prove tough for the Cunningham's as Bill was stricken during the Polio Epidemic and kept alive by an iron lung and then undergoing therapy for several months.
Left to raise two small children virtually by herself, Ellen tackled the task with the same grit she exhibited, when needed, all her life.
To supplement Bill's reduced income during his time of recovery, Ellen went to work for the City of San Antonio Fire Department in 1959 until she retired in 1993. During her time there, she not only tackled her many assigned duties but considered herself a "Surrogate Mother" to the fire fighters she so adored.
She was a Lifetime Member of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition and served on many committees. Ellen was also a devoted fan of her beloved San Antonio Spurs.
She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Kaye and Robert Worrell of Georgetown and Bill and Nevin Cunningham of San Marcos; four grandchildren, Catherine Warner, Stephanie Worrell, Andrew Cunningham and Jessica Corliss and her husband, Mike; three great-grandchildren Natalia Ellen Cueva, Chole Michaela Cueva and Adelaide Quinn Corliss and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Hospice Austin for their care during the last two weeks of Ellen's life, along with Visiting Angels, especially Carol Wilson.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 8th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Porter Loring on McCullough.
SERVICE
TUESDAY
JULY 9, 2013
12:00 NOON
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
510 BELKNAP PLACE
Interment will follow at 1:30 PM in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with her beloved Bill.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her name to Boysville, 8555 E. Loop 1604 N, Post Office Box 369, Converse, TX 78109 or www.boysvilletex.org
Mrs. Ellen Cunningham, 92, longtime resident of San Antonio and widow of popular San Antonio Express State and Agriculture Editor, Bill Cunningham, died peacefully, July 1st, at her daughter's home in Georgetown.
Ellen was born on February 11, 1921 in Gonzales, the youngest daughter of seven siblings who predeceased her. She grew up on a Depression-era farm in Gonzales County where one of her ancestors was the first Texian to rebuild after the community's razing during the Texas Revolution.
While living in Cuero she met Bill, a resident of the same boarding house and reporter for the Cuero Record after serving in Europe in World War II. They were married six months to the day later – August 3, 1946. Their son, William Low Cunningham was born March 19, 1949.
In 1950, Bill took a job as Managing Editor of the Paris Texas News. The Red River border town's climate proved hostile to her and she divided much of her time between there and her hometown with their son.
Their dilemma was resolved in 1951 when Bill realized his dream of returning to San Antonio as a sportswriter for the Express. In 1953, the Cunningham's received a welcome addition to the family in daughter, Kaye.
The 1950's were to prove tough for the Cunningham's as Bill was stricken during the Polio Epidemic and kept alive by an iron lung and then undergoing therapy for several months.
Left to raise two small children virtually by herself, Ellen tackled the task with the same grit she exhibited, when needed, all her life.
To supplement Bill's reduced income during his time of recovery, Ellen went to work for the City of San Antonio Fire Department in 1959 until she retired in 1993. During her time there, she not only tackled her many assigned duties but considered herself a "Surrogate Mother" to the fire fighters she so adored.
She was a Lifetime Member of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition and served on many committees. Ellen was also a devoted fan of her beloved San Antonio Spurs.
She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Kaye and Robert Worrell of Georgetown and Bill and Nevin Cunningham of San Marcos; four grandchildren, Catherine Warner, Stephanie Worrell, Andrew Cunningham and Jessica Corliss and her husband, Mike; three great-grandchildren Natalia Ellen Cueva, Chole Michaela Cueva and Adelaide Quinn Corliss and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Hospice Austin for their care during the last two weeks of Ellen's life, along with Visiting Angels, especially Carol Wilson.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 8th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Porter Loring on McCullough.
SERVICE
TUESDAY
JULY 9, 2013
12:00 NOON
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
510 BELKNAP PLACE
Interment will follow at 1:30 PM in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with her beloved Bill.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her name to Boysville, 8555 E. Loop 1604 N, Post Office Box 369, Converse, TX 78109 or www.boysvilletex.org
Ellen was born on February 11, 1921 in Gonzales, the youngest daughter of seven siblings who predeceased her. She grew up on a Depression-era farm in Gonzales County where one of her ancestors was the first Texian to rebuild after the community's razing during the Texas Revolution.
While living in Cuero she met Bill, a resident of the same boarding house and reporter for the Cuero Record after serving in Europe in World War II. They were married six months to the day later – August 3, 1946. Their son, William Low Cunningham was born March 19, 1949.
In 1950, Bill took a job as Managing Editor of the Paris Texas News. The Red River border town's climate proved hostile to her and she divided much of her time between there and her hometown with their son.
Their dilemma was resolved in 1951 when Bill realized his dream of returning to San Antonio as a sportswriter for the Express. In 1953, the Cunningham's received a welcome addition to the family in daughter, Kaye.
The 1950's were to prove tough for the Cunningham's as Bill was stricken during the Polio Epidemic and kept alive by an iron lung and then undergoing therapy for several months.
Left to raise two small children virtually by herself, Ellen tackled the task with the same grit she exhibited, when needed, all her life.
To supplement Bill's reduced income during his time of recovery, Ellen went to work for the City of San Antonio Fire Department in 1959 until she retired in 1993. During her time there, she not only tackled her many assigned duties but considered herself a "Surrogate Mother" to the fire fighters she so adored.
She was a Lifetime Member of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition and served on many committees. Ellen was also a devoted fan of her beloved San Antonio Spurs.
She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Kaye and Robert Worrell of Georgetown and Bill and Nevin Cunningham of San Marcos; four grandchildren, Catherine Warner, Stephanie Worrell, Andrew Cunningham and Jessica Corliss and her husband, Mike; three great-grandchildren Natalia Ellen Cueva, Chole Michaela Cueva and Adelaide Quinn Corliss and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Hospice Austin for their care during the last two weeks of Ellen's life, along with Visiting Angels, especially Carol Wilson.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 8th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Porter Loring on McCullough.
SERVICE
TUESDAY
JULY 9, 2013
12:00 NOON
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
510 BELKNAP PLACE
Interment will follow at 1:30 PM in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with her beloved Bill.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her name to Boysville, 8555 E. Loop 1604 N, Post Office Box 369, Converse, TX 78109 or www.boysvilletex.org
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