Agnes Margaret Bedford-Earl

Agnes Bedford-Earl age 89 of Hastings went home to our Lord & Savior on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.

Agnes was born on November 3, 1924 the daughter of Archie and Margaret (Lester) Cunningham. She attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1942.

Agnes has held various positions at the following places: 1957-1963, Middleville Engineering and Manufacturing, 1963-1966, Hospital Purchasing Services, 1969-1975, Bus driver at Thornapple Kellogg, and 1978-1988, Purchasing Agent at Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Retiring from Thornapple Kellogg Schools in June of 1988.

Agnes married Otis Earl on September 23, 2000 where they shared years of seeing the world with their favorite trip being the Hawaiian Islands. Her enjoyments came in family, quilting, sewing, traveling, camping, gardening, baking and collecting antique glassware. Agnes especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, treasuring every moment she had with them, leaving a legacy of love and patience for her future generation.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, George Bedford, brothers: Linden Cunningham and Roderick Cunningham.

Agnes is survived by her husband, Otis Earl of Hastings, daughter, Candace (Ken) Allen of Middleville, son, Chris (Sue) Bedford of Morley, grandchildren: Wendy (Stacey), Heidi (Jerry), Josh (Molly), Heather, Adam (Dianna) and great-grandchildren: Tara, Trista, Sydney, Courtney, Marissa, Danielle, Lauren, Mallory, Rilee, Ally and Aaron, great-great-granddaughter, Jadahlyn and brother, Ronald Cunningham (Louise), sister-in-law, Gloria Cunningham as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A one hour visitation period will precede the funeral service from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Interment will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Middleville.