On Sunday, December 18, 2022 Patricia Ann Cunningham, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully at home. She was 81.
A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring Street, Nevada City.
Born in Dunsmuir, CA on August 23, 1941, to Charles and Lillian McEnerney, Patty grew up working in the family grocery store, attending church, and socializing with her many friends. She attended San Jose State and then transferred to Chico State to follow her husband to be, James Cunningham. They were married on September 30, 1961, and upon graduating from college, moved to Grass Valley in 1963 where they raised their family.
Patty worked in accounting at Bank of America, Brett Harte Dairy, and Nevada Union High School District Office before retiring in 2008. Patty was active and enjoyed tennis, skiing, camping, golf and playing Bridge. She and her family traveled to San Felipe Mexico every Easter with a tribe of friends to camp on the beach. Upon retirement her adventurous spirit led her to travel frequently in her motorhome with her many friends and grandsons. Patty was fondly referred to as “Aunt Patty” to many, and well known for her Halloween and Christmas Eve get togethers where generations of family and friends gathered at her home every year to celebrate.
Patty is survived by her daughter, Kelly Biersdorff (Todd); son, Michael Cunningham (Tim); grandsons Spencer Biersdorff (Kathleen), Brian Biersdorfff, and Randy Biersdorff (Sarah); and great-grandson, Teddy Biersdorff.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cunningham; parents, Charles and Lillian McEnerney; and brother, Michael McEnerney.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Donations can be made in her name to Animal Rescue Corp (tinyurl.com) or Hospice of the Foothills.
