Betty Jo Cunningham, of Fife Lake passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at home. She was born in Johnson Fork, Kentucky on November 12, 1940, in Magoffin County to the late Arnold and Myrhine Lindon.
Betty loved her family fiercely, was an avid reader of historical and non-fiction works. She was a real estate broker for many years, and also enjoyed a good flea market. Betty loved animals and never turned down a crab leg dinner.
Surviving are her children, Mark (Renee) Cunningham, of Fife Lake, MI, Denise (Mike) Kelly, of Kalkaska, MI, John Cunningham of Traverse City, MI; two brothers, Herbert and Ralph; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren, and her long time rescue pup, Max.
Preceding her in death is one son, William Keith Cunningham, two brothers, Sherwin and Roger and one sister, Shirley.
Following our mothers wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no service at this time, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Those wishing to make a donation in her memory, may do so at Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Alhberg Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686 or Kalkaska Animal Control/ Shelter 605 N. Birch Str, Kalkaska, MI, or any no kill shelter near you.
Betty’s final resting place will be in Clark Cemetrey, Springfield Township.
Arrangements provided by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.