Rosemany Anne Cundiff

On December 2, 2021, Rosemary Anne Cundiff, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend reached the end of her journey here on earth. For 20 years time and time again Rosemary battled illnesses and injuries until her exhausted and worn body could take no more. Pain free, she now dances tirelessly while singing praises (EVERY WORD) loudly in the presence of her Lord and savior. Rosemary is preceded in death by a son, Samuel Cundiff; both her parents Eric and Sheila Pulfer; mother and father-in-law Harold and Nette Cundiff; uncles Derek Brennan and Alan Pulfer; sister Carol Pulfer; sister-in-law Sharen Kohute and brothers-in-law Roger Bannister and George Cundiff. Survived are her husband James Cundiff; Daughters Amanda (John) VanDerwood and Hillary (Josh) Smith; son Eric (Jamie) Cundiff; Grandchildren Cayla, Sean, Brendon, Allison and Isabella (Amanda and John), Samuel and Jordan (Hillary and Josh), Aria and Blake (Eric and Jamie); sister Beryl Bannister; aunt Harriett Brennan; brothers-in-law Dale Cundiff and Wallace (Barbra) Cundiff; niece Julie Gibeau; many other nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Throughout her life Rosemary devoted herself to the Lord. When she was younger, with her sisters, she helped build a cabin at a Christian camp, Camp Chenaniah in Honor, Michigan. This is the same camp that for many, many years Rosemary and her family would serve the Lord cooking in the kitchen, driving the bus and being the camp nurse. Rosemary was also a camp counselor at Bear Lake Bible camp in Jones, Michigan. She attended Grand Rapids Baptist college, Grand Rapids Community College and Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan where she obtained her LPN licence. Passing an opportunity for a higher paying job, Rosemary dedicated her nursing degree at Rest Haven nursing home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. There she felt more a part of the patience’s lives, helping them when they no longer were able to help themselves. Having the patients and the heart of a saint this only came naturally to her.

During her college years, while attending a birthday party fate would enter her life. Little did anyone know, this would be the very beginning of a 31 and a half year marriage. Rosemary and James would marry on June 9, 1984. The two would have 4 children, Amanda, Hillary, Eric and Sam. Working and raising their children they still managed to be so involved in their children’s lives. In 2013, Rosemary would not only be promoted to grandmother for the first time but she was a vital source of safety and comfort in the delivery room. A role she adapted to even before their birth she was tremendously involved in her grandchildren’s lives. Even when the grandkids were in trouble, she would “sneak” them a treat, to which she would be caught and given the staredown but it didn’t bother her, she was grandma.

In 2004, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. Rosemary underwent not only chemo but radiation. Having seen a close and dear friend go through and succumb to it, she was hesitant not wanting to suffer the possible same fate as her friend. Even with her entire family begging her to do it, it wasn’t until the advice from her parents, reminding her she was doing this not only for her husband but because her children needed her. On her last day, after she had completed both chemo and radiation, a tiara was placed on her head and a scepter in her hand, showing the world our pride for the victorious queen she was.

Time and Time again Rosemary was faced with health battles, the biggest being her stroke that took her ability to speak. She fought valiantly through them and kept going because like her parents said, they need you. After having been the victor in so many trials, her mind and body tired from the long and adventurous journey. In the comfort of her home on Thursday, December 2, 2021, with the presence of her husband, Rosemary breathed her final breath on this earth, finally ending all her pain and suffering.

We rejoice in the knowledge that she is no longer suffering any pain but our loss is unimaginable. Our world will never be the same, but then again it really never was because she impacted it so with her love and beauty. Her earthly body may be gone but her spirit is still with us. Her love and warmth can still be felt in our minds. The memories we have, all the laughs we shared, the tears we cried, the snuggles we embraced all forever etched in our souls. She will always be here with us even if it is only in our hearts. She is in a far better place, with the ones she loved so dearly that had already left us. We celebrate the time we had with her and now the time she has with those long gone rejoicing in His presence together waiting till the day we are called to join her.

We will forever love and miss you Rosemary, mommy, grandma!
RIP
Rosemary Anne Pulfer Cundiff
Grand entrance- October 19, 1956, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England
Final performance- December 2, 2021, Ooltewah, Tennessee, USA

Memorial service will be held at 2:30pm on Monday, December 6, 2021,
Northside Community Church
819 Mississippi Ave
Chattanooga, TN
37405
There will be a livestream for those who aren’t able to physically attend, please see either Jim, Amanda, Hillary or Eric Cundiff’s Facebook for more information.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Northside Community Church to offset the cost of funeral expenses.

If anyone wishes to have a memory of Rosemary read or if you have any pictures you want the family to have please send to cundiffh@gmail.com.