Dorothy Ann Cunningham

Dorothy Ann (Evers) Cunningham passed away on November 12, 2012 at her home in Midland. Her husband of 62 years, Eldon, was at her side. Dorothy was born in El Paso, Texas on October 9, 1927. She is survived by her husband, her sister Betty Evers (90) in Dallas, Texas, two sons, Dale (59) in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Duane (56) from Heath, Texas, and two grandchildren, Drew Cunningham in Houston, Texas and Travis Cunningham of Houma, Louisiana. Dorothy grew up in Dallas, Texas where she graduated from Sunset High, participating in tennis and a cowgirl band. She met her future husband there in 1948 and was married in 1950. The couple moved around Texas and ended up spending many years in Hobbs, New Mexico before moving to Midland in 1973. Upon retirement, she and Eldon moved to Lago Vista, Texas, spending 10 years there before returning to Midland, Texas. She enjoyed playing bridge and golf in retirement. Family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 2 to 4 pm at Ellis Funeral Home. Internment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. The family requests donations to hospice or Make-A-Wish Foundation of Midland, Texas.(Dorothy’s favorite charity).