Tamela Jean Cunningham, 57, of Madisonville, KY passed away suddenly on March 4, 2021, at Baptist Health Madisonville.

Tamela came into this world on September 5, 1963. She was the second child of the late Talmadge and Patricia (Clark) Cunningham Cope. Tamela was employed by General Electric, the Salvation Army, Country Cupboard, and Hucks.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Timothy Cunningham.

Survivors include her sister, Helen (David) Tolliver; brother, Michael Shane Cunningham; daughter, Chelse; and her grandsons, whom she cherished, Braylen Skimmohorn, Caleb Ward, and Remington Ward; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Salvation Army Community Center 805 McCoy Ave. Madisonville, KY 42431 at 4 p.m. with Major Good officiating. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was entrusted with care.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests prayers for those suffering with addiction.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.harrisfuneralinc.com.