Barbara Cunningham

Barbara Helen Cunningham, 79, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. She was born March 19, 1942, in Cooper, Texas to Clarence and Margaret Woods. Barbara attended Lubbock High School. She married S.M. Cunningham on January 30, 1959.  Barbara was a homemaker for many years and together they owned True Grit Western Wear for 11 years. She also worked for Merchant Freight Lines for several years. Barbara loved taking pictures and making scrapbooks for all her family. She was a member of Vandelia Church of Christ. Family was so very important to her and came first always. Barbara always had a smile that would light up a room and the love she had for you could always be felt.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Ricky Cunningham of Lubbock and Robin Cunningham of Neenah, Wisconsin; sister, Debbie Holt; grandchildren, Jason Bridgeman, Justin Bridgeman, Steven Bridgeman, Michelle Ritter, Haylie Cunningham (Chuck), Tanner Cunningham (Tori), Tyler Cunningham, Joshua Wiedoff (Merissa), Zachary Wiedoff, and Jacob Wiedoff; and 21 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends who loved her dearly.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Tammy Gamboa on February 11, 2001; and husband, S.M. Cunningham on November 3, 2021.

Visitation will be 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Combest Family Memorial Chapel with family receiving friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Combest Family Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Hospice of Lubbock for the care they provided.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to Hospice of Lubbock, 3702 21st Street, Lubbock, Texas 79410.