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Ellen R. Cunningham, 67, Ludlow Commons Program Coordinator

Ellen R. Cunningham, 67, passed away June 3, 2012.

Ellen R. Cunningham, age 67 of Stratford, died on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at CT Hospice, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  

Born in Bethel, NC, the daughter of the late Lafayette and Irene (Mullins) Little, she was a longtime resident of Norwalk and worked many years at Elinco Inc., followed by a career in caring for the elderly working at Elder House then Ludlow Commons where she retired this past Feb.  

Finding great joy in praising God, Mrs. Cunningham was a longtime member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, then East End Tabernacle up until her illness confined her to worshiping at home for the past year. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with family, and listening to Gospel music. As a program coordinator at Ludlow Commons, she enjoyed coordinating day trips and activities for her residents better known as her friends.

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She is survived by her daughter Robin Little and her fiance’ Kenyon Bowman of Stratford, 4 brothers; Wilbert (Faye) Little and William Little of N.C, Willie Little, Earl (Mable) Little of Norwalk, sisters Dorothy (Lenel) Brown of Philadelphia, PA, and Gaynielle (Daniel) Pattway and several nieces and nephews, including Margie (Brian) McCready, Crystal (Terrence) Miller and Corey Razor, and her best friend Annette Elder. She was predeceased by her sister and brother–in-law Margaret and James Roberson.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Friday, June 8 at the Calvary Baptist Church, Norwalk. Her family will receive friends for calling hours at the church at 11AM on Friday. Other services to be held privately.

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In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Norwalk Hospital Foundation (Whittingham Cancer Center) 34 Maple St, Norwalk, CT 06850. For info or online guestbook, please go to: Magnerfuneralhome.com


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