SYLVA - Leigh Ann Cunningham, 39, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022.
Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Jean Ann Gregory Cunningham and the late James Porter Cunningham Jr. Leigh Ann graduated from Franklin High School, went on to receive an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Southwestern Community College, and later was certified in peer support. She was previously a member of the FFA and received an award for Woman of the Year by Carson Community Club.
Leigh Ann always enjoyed time spent with her family and her two dogs. She had a contagious smile, a love of the Lord, and those who knew her knew she had a big heart and was al-ways there to help those in need.
She is survived by her mother, Jean Ann Gregory Cunningham of Franklin; fiancé, Richard Owenby of Sylva; sister, Jessica McHan of Franklin; niece, Kalyn McHan of Franklin, (who she loved like her own); and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral service will be on Friday, March 18, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Bryon Lamb will officiate. Burial will be at Carson Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m., one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to No Wrong Door for Support and Recovery, PO Box 1594, Franklin, NC 28744.
Online condolences can be left at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.