Adrienne was born on May 8, 1962, in Vallejo, CA. She graduated from Vallejo Sr. High School and received Bachelor Degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology, graduating Cum Laude and she received Master Degrees in Criminal Justice and Addiction Counseling from Columbia Southern University, Waldorf College and Grand Canyon University, respectively.
On August 30, 1986, she married O’Neal Cunningham; to this union two children were born – LaReylle and Ambria. The couple later divorced, and in 1992 Adrienne’s third child, Darice Upshaw was born.
Adrienne worked many jobs during her lifetime, eventually retiring from the CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation as a Correctional Officer. After retirement Adrienne relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada and began working for Clark County Department of Family Services as a Child Development Specialist.
Adrienne accepted Christ as her Savior and enjoyed attending church services when she could. She had a passion for sports, coaching youth and inspiring others to reach for their dreams.
She was proceeded in death by her parents: Jean and Puella Blueford.
She leaves to cherish her memory; her children: LaReylle Cunningham, Ambria Cunningham and Darice Upshaw. Her granddaughters: Amiyah Cunningham(LaReylle) and Gabriella Cunningham-Williams(Ambria). Her siblings: Erna Gordon; Melba-Jean Nears(Lenon Jr); Kevin Blueford(Pia) and Kurt Blueford(Caryn). A host of nieces, nephews, great nieces , extended family members, and many dear friends.
SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: MEMORIAL SERVICE **FAMILY & Nevada residents ONLY DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS** Monday, Sept 21, 2020 @ 10:00am Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary & Cemetery 800 S Boulder Hwy, Henderson, NV 89015 CELEBRATION OF LIFE OPEN TO ALL **FACE COVERING REQUIRED-SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES WILL BE FOLLOWED** Saturday, Sept 26, 2020 @ 12:00pm Word of Faith Christian Center Parking Lot 650 Parker Rd, Fairfield, CA 94533
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmboulderhighway.com for the Cunningham family.
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