Patricia Frances Rene Cunningham

Patricia Frances Rene’ Cunningham II, Ph.D. (Dr. Patty), age 37 transitioned February 2, 2017. She was the youngest born to Archie A, Sr.and Patricia A. Cunningham on March 14, 1979, both preceded her in death. A graduate of Springfield North High school three time graduate of The Ohio State University: BA- Women’s Studies (Minor Black Studies), MA- Higher Education and Student Affairs, and Doctorate- Cultural Foundations. She resided in Columbus, Ohio where she was a member of the Vineyard church. Dr. “Patty” was Director of Social Change and taught classes at The Ohio State University; a Performer, Activist, Mentor. Involvements: Buckeye Civic Engagement Connection, Facilitator of ROX- Girls’ Empowerment Group, Founder Advisor of Buckeye Reach Prison Outreach; The Appalachian Project; Unplugging Society, African American Male Leadership Program Advisor, TedX Speaker. Achievements: 2016 Who’s Who in Black Columbus, Outstanding Woman of Central Ohio Award, Staff Outreach and Engagement Award, Distinguished Diversity Award. Patty leaves siblings: Kathryn Burns Sanders (Freddie)- Cincinnati, OH., Sachiko Burns- Columbus, OH, Archie A. Cunningham Jr. (Kristina) - Milwaukee, MN; dearest sister- friend, Dr. Pamela (Willie) Cross Young; nephew, Lil Willie (Willie, Jr.); aunt, Kathryn Bronston (Mama Kate) Springfield, OH; uncles, Martin “Uncle” Burns (Jackie) Columbus, OH and Robert “Blood” Burns, N. Carolina; grandmother, Odessa Clayborne-Springfield, OH and a host of cousins, friends colleagues to continue her work.