Mrs. Mary Aline âGeorgieâ Cunningham, age 83 of Hiawassee, GA, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015. She was born to the late George and Margie (Caver) Buchanan on February 19, 1932 in Newland, NC. Georgiewas a lifelong member of Old Brasstown Baptist Church. She married Von in 1948 and they were married for 54 years. She was an animal lover; taking in stray cats and feeding birds to the point they would eat out of her hand. Georgie loved to garden; she enjoyed her plants and flowers. She is survived by her son; Ray Cunningham of Hiawassee, GA, son and daughter-in-law; Michael and Lanette Cunningham of Suwanee, GA brother, Clay Buchanan of Canton, OH, grandchildren; Katrina and Ron Laxton, Ashley Baxter, Michelle and Robert LeVert, Brian and Jennifer Cunningham, Alex Cunningham, and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. Georgie was preceded in death by her husband Von Cunningham; brothers, Alford Buchanan, Dayton Buchanan, and Elbert Buchanan, sister; Irene Buchanan. Funeral services were held at Old Brasstown Baptist Church on Monday, April 27, 2015 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Billy Stiles and Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Pallbearers were Brian Cunningham, Alex Cunningham, Robert LeVert, Danny Kendrick, Levi Kendrick and Chris Ballew. Interment was at Old Brasstown Baptist Church cemetery. The family received friends Monday, April 27, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 2:00P.M. at Old Brasstown Baptist Church. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
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