Cunningham, Edith Janett Visher

Member Of New Monumental Baptist Church

  • Friday, June 12, 2020
Edith Cunningham
Edith Cunningham

Edith Janett (Visher) Cunningham was was born on March 19, 1936, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late Bennie and Addie Mae Visher, Sr. Edith departed this earthly life on June 9, 2020. 

She was a member of New Monumental Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Reginald D. Smith, Sr.; brothers, Bennie Visher, Jr. and Harold “Tinnie” Visher.

Edith leaves to cherish her memories, one son, Darrell “Nat” Smith of San Francisco, CA; one daughter, Natalie Michele (Darell) Matthews, Paramount, CA; daughter-in-law, Deborah Hopkins Smith, Atlanta, GA; sister-in-law, Melva Visher,  Amhurst, NY; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two great–great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends, Tanna Bailey and Esterine Davis.

A private funeral service will be held.

Interment will be in Highland Memorial Garden.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.

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