Julia "Judy" Ann Cunningham, 90, passed away Feb. 9, 2016, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. She was born July 25, 1925, in Ellsworth, to Richard and Delsea (Melton) Peterson.

In 1946, she married Marion "Ace" Cunningham. He died May 19, 2006. She worked for USD 308 in Food Service for many years. Judy was an excellent cook and baker, welcoming everyone into her home and kitchen. She was a member of the Silver Leaf Chapter #464 Order of the Eastern Star. After retirement, Judy volunteered for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno County and Victory in the Valley. Judy and Marion loved traveling in their RV going from Alaska to Texas and ended up spending their winters in Texas with a whole roster of new friends. They enjoyed camping and fishing, especially at Lake Wilson.

Survivors include: her son, Gerald "Jerry" Cunningham and wife Earleene of Frederick, Colo.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband; stepfather, Howard Layman; daughter, Beverly Haynes; and a sister, Rosalie Hicks. As a family, we appreciated all the people she let into her life that made it so full, her special friend Bruce Cole, and all the special neighbors of many years along 12th Street in Hutchinson.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson, with Pastor Willard Stafford presiding. Friends may call from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation or to Mennonite Friendship Communities, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.