Rita Carlene (Higgins) Cunningham, 72, of Lancaster, was taken by the angels up to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at her home.

Born in Cumberland, MD, she was the wife of Gerald J. Cunningham of Lancaster, and the daughter of the late Floyd H. Higgins and Rita (Schneider) Higgins-Morris of Lancaster.

Carlene was a member of Pearl Street United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir for many years.

She was an auxiliary member of American Legion Post #34, Lancaster.

She was a member of the Hershey Antique Auto Club of America, Lancaster Red Rose Antique Car Club, and the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, of which she was past director.

Carlene was also active in Guys and Dolls at St. Phillips the Apostle Catholic Church, the Lancaster Recreational Center, Greater Beneficial Union of Pittsburgh, Lancaster and Lampeter YMCA, and the Red Hatter's Society.

She retired from Delmarva Millwork Corp after 17 years of service, retiring in 2004.  Following her retirement, she worked part-time at College Corner Café, Lancaster.

In addition to her husband of eight years and her mother, she is survived by two daughters and their husbands:  Jacquelyn and James Mathiot of Leola and Melissa and Kris Price of Ephrata; three stepchildren:  Gerald Jr. of Florida, and Troy and Todd Cunningham of Lancaster; three grandchildren: Timothy Klopp of Lancaster, Justin Klopp of York, and Joshua Mathiot of Leola; two great-grandchildren: Kailey and James Klopp of Lancaster; five step-grandchildren; and one sister, Sonja Govey of Florida.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA with Rev. Debbie Schreiber officiating.  The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service, from 9:30 to 11:30 at the funeral home.  Burial will be private. In addition to flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 314 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA  17603. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100