Carnele

Gillespie-Cunningham

Carnele Gillespie-Cunningham, born to the late Wavy C. Gillespie, Sr. and Mary Nell Gillespie. She gained her wings on the morning of October 1, 2021 at North Mississippi Medical Center Tupelo, MS.

Carnele was born September 2, 2021 in Houston, MS.

She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Pleasant Grove M.B. Church Buena Vista, MS, and later joined Zion Springs M.B. Church, Okolona, MS where she resided until her death. Carnele graduated from Houston High School, 1978. Carnele continued her education and received her Associate Degree from Shelby Community College, TN. She was well-known in the Prairie Community for her beautiful smile and touching heart. She welcomed many into her loving home for warming meals she prepared on a day to day basis. Carnele was no stranger to anyone and she will be greatly missed and well-remembered.

Carnele was united with her loving husband Donnie Cunningham Sr., for 36 years. They were blessed with four children.

Carnele leaves to cherish her loving memories: loving, caring and devoted husband Donnie Cunningham Sr; four children: three daughters, Carnisha Gillespie of Buena Vista, MS, Demetrius Jefferson(Jarvis), Cedarbluff, MS & Makeisha Gillespie(Tony), of West Point, MS. One son, Donnie Cunningham Jr.(Larisa) of Egypt, MS. Two sisters Georgia Pickens (Lee), Tupelo, MS & Linda Adair (A.L) of Okolona, MS. Four brothers, Terry & Isaac Gillespie of Buena Vista, MS, Timothy Gillespie (Late China), of Prairie, MS, Airman Wavy C. Gillespie Jr.(Elaine) of Las Vegas, NV; 10 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Special friends and family from the Wallace, Taylor, Patrick, and Smith families.