Courtesy of Bishop Funeral Home
Submitted by: Carol Spear Rice

Amy Dawn (Rongey) Cunningham, a beacon of love, gentleness, and kindness, was born on September 19, 1975, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and passed away on October 28, 2023, in McAlester, Oklahoma surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, a devoted daughter, and a cherished friend. Her life was a testament to the power of love, the strength of faith, and the beauty of kindness. Viewing will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Bishop Chapel of Memories officiated by Bro. Earnest Brown. Burial will follow at Indianola Cemetery, Indianola. Pallbearers will be, Oben Weeks, David Smith, Mark Cunningham, Steve Weeks, Jacob Cunningham, and Monte Weeks. Amy was born to Gary and Brenda (Medley) Rongey and was raised in Broken Arrow and Wagoner. She graduated from Wagoner High School in 1993. On September 29, 2001, she married Anthony Cunningham, marking the beginning of a 23-year love story characterized by mutual support and deep affection. Amy had worked for Wal-Mart and later Big 5 Thrift Store in McAlester. Amy's interests were diverse and deeply personal. She cherished spending time with her mother, grandparents, family, and her aunt Glenda. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and attended Frink Baptist Church. Amy loved studying God's Word in her Papa and Nana Medley’s bible study class and took great joy in the annual trip to see the Christmas lights in Tulsa. She and Anthony were avid sports fans, with a particular passion for OU football and WWF wrestling. Amy's spirit was one of sweetness and inspiration. She touched the lives of everyone she met, encouraging them to be better and brighter. Her love for her family was fierce and unwavering, and she was a protective figure for her younger brother, Chase, who preceded her in death. Amy's smile was a constant, a testament to her love for people and her gentle nature. In the words of those who knew her, she was "the sweetest girl that graced this world." Amy is now reunited with her Papa, Ed Medley; brother, Chase Fontenot and father, Gary Rongey. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Cunningham; mother, Brenda Caskey; maternal grandmother, Liz (Weeks) Medley-Brown and husband, Earnest; aunt, Glenda Smith and husband, David; sister-in-law, Raydawn Morgan; brother-in-law, Mark Cunningham and wife Jenny; nephews, Dawson Fontenot, Hayden Fontenot, Jacob Cunningham; niece, Jessica Cunningham; cousin, J.J. Smith, Jessica Baer and husband, Matt; 2nd cousins, Teylor Smith, Jackson Baer, Carter Baer, Camden Baer, and numerous other family members and friends. In the words of Helen Keller, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." Amy embodied this sentiment, touching the hearts of all who knew her with her love, gentleness, and kindness. Her memory will continue to inspire and motivate us to live with love, kindness, and faith. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.