Lorene Ellyson Cunningham was born on October 11, 1936 in Glenville, WV. She passed away peacefully at her home in Crossville, TN on October 1, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years Douglas “DJ” Cunningham and her children – daughters Kay (Mike) Powers and Pam (Paul) Royko and sons Mike (Kim) Cunningham and Mark Cunningham. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Odbert and Ruth Ellyson, siblings Colleen Collins, Valgene Ellyson, Mary Lou Rymer and Roberta Wright. Lorene loved working in her flowers, decorating her home, traveling with DJ and spending summers entertaining her grandchildren. The family is especially thankful to Dr. Mark Hendrixson and his staff for their loving care over the past 7 years. The family also thanks Hospice of Cumberland County for their support in her final weeks. A memorial service will be held at a later date.