Celebration of Life Program for Pauline E. Peake

Musical Prelude Processional…………………………....................................… Clergy, Family & Friends Hymn of Comfort ………………...................................…………… Soon and Very Soon Scripture Reading Old Testament Psalm 121 Psalm 23 (unison) Prayer of Consolation Acknowledgements & Resolutions Silent Reading of the Obituary Soft music

Hymn………………………............................................……………… Amazing Grace Eulogy …………...............................................…..…………Reverend Jimmie Peake, Jr. Recessional ………….. ..............................................................Clergy, Family & Friends

St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery 718 Lukesville Rd. Buffalo, South Carolina 29321

A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved still, A place is vacant in our hearts, Which will never be filled, God said you were getting weary. So, He did what he thought best, He came and stood beside you, and whispered, “Come and Rest”.

- Author Unknown

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Pauline E. Peake affectionately known as “Stumpy”, moved to her eternal home. She was born October 26,1930 to the union of James and Delilah Pruitt Peake.

She was educated in the South Carolina Public School System. She was married to James Walter Cunningham. To this union one son was born, Rayfus Cunningham, Sr. Pauline accepted Christ as a young child. She became a member of St. Luke Baptist Church, Buffalo, SC. She eventually moved to Patterson, New Jersey, where she was employed and retired from the Division of Unemployment Insurance, Patterson, New Jersey. She loved to cook and tell of the family history to all that would listen. She was known for letting you know exactly what was on her mind.

In 2009 she had the distinction of appearing in a movie with the rapper (50 cent) entitled – “Before I Self Destruct” .

After returning to her birthplace, Union, S.C. she reunited with St. Luke Baptist Church which she attended on a regular basis until her health prevented her from doing so. She also enjoyed her weekly visits to the senior citizen community center.

She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, mentor, and friend.

Pauline was predeceased by her parents, James and Delilah Peake, sisters Sarah Margaret, Caroline “Peggy” Smith, Rev. Thelma P. Bartley, brothers: Wilbert Thomas and Rev. George B. Peake and daughter in law, Pearl Cunningham.

She leaves a devoted family to cherish her memory, a son Rayfus Cunningham Sr. of Spartanburg South Carolina, three brothers: William Ryan Peake, of Boiling Springs, South Carolina, Howard M. Peake, Sr. (Mary) of Long Island, New York, Jimmie Peake Sr. (Barbara), of Union South Carolina. Ten grandchildren: Tracie Rogers (Derek) of Fayetteville Gworgia, Paulita Cunningham, of Concord North Carolina, Selese Thomas (Keith) of Charlotte North Carolina, Rayfus Cunningham Jr., Raqucal Cunningham, Videl Cunningham, Schenita Cunningham, Nicky Cunningham, James Cunningham II (Tangela), all of Spartanburg South Carolina, and Sierra Cunningham, of Charlotte North Carolina. Twenty-four great grandchildren, and sixteen great great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives as well as a devoted friend George Carter of Atlanta GA.

Grandsons and Nephews

Granddaughters and Nieces

The family expresses its sincere appreciation for all acts of kindness, thoughts and support during this difficult time.

St. Luke Baptist Church Fellowship Hall