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Official Obituary of

Dellena M. Cunningham, Ph.D.

July 31, 2024

Dellena Cunningham, Ph.D. Obituary

Dellena M. Cunningham, PhD, affectionately known as Dee, Lena, Aunt Nina, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Matilda D. Cunningham,MD and Robert M. Cunningham, MD.

Lena excelled in academics and passions for tennis, golf and dance. A trailblazer in clinical psychology, she earned her PhD from Howard University. Lena was a dedicated advocate for mental health and juvenile justice, leading initiatives at the Maryland Dept. of Juvenile Services. She leaves a legacy as a prolific author and community leader.

Dellena will be loved forever by a host of family, close associates and friends.

 

The service will be streamed at:  Youtube @ http://www.youtube.com/@StLukesDC; and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StLukesECDC?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Donations in her memory may be made to Potomac Chapter Foundation of Links Inc.

 

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Services

Visitation
Saturday
September 14, 2024

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
1514 - 15th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20005

A Celebration of Life
Saturday
September 14, 2024

10:00 AM
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
1514 - 15th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20005

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