Rose A. Cunningham (McAlister), age 61, of La Porte, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital in La Porte.
Rose was born in La Porte, IN, on October 17, 1953 to Henry and Beatrice (Handy) McAlister. After high school she married Gayle Cunningham, she worked at "American Home Foods" in La Porte for about 10 years, after that she dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. Rose enjoyed listening to country music (especially with her granddaughters), and playing games with her family.
Rose is survived by her beloved children, Jason Cunningham, Nick Cunningham, and Jody Phillips; 2 granddaughters, Alexandra and Chrissy Cunningham all of La Porte. Also surviving are her sisters, Nancy Inman of South Bend, Vickie Swanson of Union Mills; brothers, Henry McAlister of La Porte, Mark McAlister of South Bend, John McAlister of La Porte, Walter McAlister of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, Christopher Cunningham; her parents; and her brother, Robert McAlister.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at First Free Will Baptist Church, 2456 E State Road 2, Rolling Prairie, IN. A time of visitation will be held from 1 PM on Thursday until the time of the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family of Rose Cunningham, c/o Jody Phillips, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.