Merri Irene Bush Cunningham was born on June 10, 1962 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She passed from this life on February 19, 2019 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. She is survived by her parents, Lloyd & Martha Bush of Orlando, three daughters; Aubrey Lynne Hendershot (Nick), Cortni Leigh Brim (Brad), and Chelsea Nichole Cunningham (Kevin Aylwin). She is also survived by three sisters: Barbara Fry of Athens, AL, Shirley Bagherzadeh of Oviedo, FL , and Andrea Dozier of Orlando, FL, and beloved nieces and nephews. Merri is a graduate of Boone High School and attended UCF. She worked for CNA Insurance for over 30 years in several positions and was a valued employee. She was an avid quilter, and many family members, friends, and new babies have been blessed by her talents. Merri was a member of Pinecastle Church of Christ and was faithful to her Lord. She will be sorely missed by her family, her church family, co-workers, fellow quilters and many friends.