Lila Cunningham

Mulvane - Fantastic mother and wonderful wife, Lila Jane (Leiker) Cunningham passed away on August 19, 2021. She was born June 9, 1944 in Hays, KS, the daughter of Victor and Georgie Leiker.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Lila retired from Via-Christi Hospital after a long career in nursing.

She was raised in Hutchinson, KS and graduated from St. Teresa's High School. It was there that she met James Leroy Cunningham and they were married on May 4, 1963.

She received her BSN from St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City. She loved the outdoors, traveling, helping people, and quilting. Over the years she was a volunteer for AYSO Soccer, Cub Scouts, Derby EMS, the American Red Cross, St Michael's Catholic Church and Altar Society.

Lila is survived by her husband Jim and 3 children, Timothy (Tara) of Colorado Springs, Michael (Mari) of Wichita, Brian (Kim) of Mulvane; and a sister Claudia (Bob) Dick of Hutchinson. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Visitation 2-4 Monday Aug 23 at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Rosary will be 6:30 pm Monday August 23 and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am Tuesday August 24, both at St Michael's Catholic Church in Mulvane. Burial will follow at Littleton Cemetery, Mulvane.