Shelly Shirley Cunningham John, 73 of Lake Charles, Louisiana was called home by her heavenly father on December 16, 2016.
Shirley was born on August 5, 1943 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ike Cunningham. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a loving mother, grandmother and wife. Her life revolved around her family, especially spending time with her children and grandchildren. Shirley will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She leaves to cherish her love and memories her husband of 56 years Ulice John, Sr.; two daughters, Jacqueline Antoine and Sandra John of Lake Charles, La.; two sons, Ulice John, Jr. and Sedrick John of Lake Charles, La.; five sisters, Delores Cunningham, Doris Porter (Clarence), Doretha Henderson, Gwendolyn Parks (Lorenza) and Rosherra Cunningham; four brothers, Bishop Frank Cunningham(Barbara); Bobby Cunningham, Roosevelt Cunningham (Leslie) and Wayne Cunningham; grandson, Brandon John (Nicole); granddaughter, Alexis John; great grandchildren, Mohogany John, Brayden John and Kylen Ardoin; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her mother and father, Willie and Ike Cunningham; one brother, Ike Cunningham, Jr. and two sisters, Willie Cunningham and Jessie Cunningham.
