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Beth Cunningham, 72, of Tilton

Beth Louise Cunningham, 72, of Tilton, IL, was embraced by Jesus and her beloved son, Tyson, at 11:00 A.M. Thursday September 9, 2021, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville.  She was born October 20, 1948, in Logansport, IN, the daughter of Gene and LaDene Sheagley.  She married Gale Cunningham on July 17, 1970, at the Hopwood Chapel in Johnson City, TN.  He survives in Tilton, IL. 

She is also survived by two daughters, Tonya Greenwood of Lock Haven, PA and Tara (Eric) Woernle of Circle Pines, MN; four brothers, Eric (Sue) Sheagley, David (Darlene) Sheagley, Jonathan Sheagley, and Nathan (Rhonda) Sheagley; five grandchildren, Tyce Greenwood and Emmy Kate, Lizzy, Hannah Grace, and Benjamin Woernle; and several nieces and nephews.  She is also survived by special family friends, Matt Davis and the Lone Wolf Car Club. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Tyson Cunningham; and one son-in-law, Luke Greenwood. 

Beth was a homemaker and mother, caring for her family. She previously worked at Flowers and Gifts by Molly Culbert in Hoopeston.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Danville.  She also served as a volunteer at the Vermilion County Genealogical Society.  Most of all, Beth loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.  She also enjoyed sewing, photography, and flowers. 

A visitation will be held 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Tuesday September 14, 2021, at the First Baptist Church of Danville 1211 N. Vermilion St. Danville, IL.  The funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday September 15, 2021, at the church with Pastor Paul D. Rebert and Rev. Fred Rodkey officiating.  Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.   

The family kindly requests that anyone attending the visitation and/or funeral service please wear a mask and to observe social distancing. 

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. 

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

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