Ellen Miller Cunningham
September 15, 1929 ~ December 29, 2022
Ellen Miller Cunningham age 93, died on December 29, 2022.
She was born September 15, 1929 in Braddock, PA . She was the daughter of William and Florence Miller with three younger brothers, who all predeceased her.
She was married for 30 years to Joseph E. Cunningham who predeceased her and is survived by their five children and spouses: (Marcia (Roland), Michael (Betsy),Rebecca (Peter), Joseph (Heather), and Christopher (Fernanda). She is also survived by grandchildren, step grandchildren, great-grand and step great grand children, nephews and nieces.
In 1968, Ellen was inspired by a new community concept called Reston and convinced Joe to move there. Ellen worked for Gulf Reston then became a successful real estate broker selling properties. Ellen joined a real estate development company, Driscoll Properties which developed communities throughout Northern Virginia. She won several awards in the industry including being the first woman to receive The Golden Oval from the American Cyanamid Company.
She truly enjoyed meeting people from all of the world and helping them establish a home in the area.
During that time, Ellen had a loving relationship with John P. Lawrence with whom she spent the next 35 years until his passing in 2011.
The family will honor Ellen in a private service.
She was born September 15, 1929 in Braddock, PA . She was the daughter of William and Florence Miller with three younger brothers, who all predeceased her.
She was married for 30 years to Joseph E. Cunningham who predeceased her and is survived by their five children and spouses: (Marcia (Roland), Michael (Betsy),Rebecca (Peter), Joseph (Heather), and Christopher (Fernanda). She is also survived by grandchildren, step grandchildren, great-grand and step great grand children, nephews and nieces.
In 1968, Ellen was inspired by a new community concept called Reston and convinced Joe to move there. Ellen worked for Gulf Reston then became a successful real estate broker selling properties. Ellen joined a real estate development company, Driscoll Properties which developed communities throughout Northern Virginia. She won several awards in the industry including being the first woman to receive The Golden Oval from the American Cyanamid Company.
She truly enjoyed meeting people from all of the world and helping them establish a home in the area.
During that time, Ellen had a loving relationship with John P. Lawrence with whom she spent the next 35 years until his passing in 2011.
The family will honor Ellen in a private service.
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