Bernadette Anne Cummings Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bernadette “Dette” Anne Cummings, age 73, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on November 9, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Michael R. Cummings. Dette was born on January 6, 1947, in Queens, NY, daughter of the late George and Theresa Schmidt. She grew up in Levittown, NY, spent almost three years in Anchorage, AK, with her husband while he was stationed in United States Air Force, and they moved to Charlotte together in 1971. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from UNCC, and was a retired Registered Nurse. Dette was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Her family was the most important thing in her life, and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and “Nana.” She loved family events and celebrations. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking, and birds. In addition to her husband, Dette is survived by her children, Richard and Karen Cummings, and Matthew and Angela Cummings, and her grandchildren, Jonas Cummings, Gabrielle Cummings, Lindsay Cummings, Royce Cummings, Alex Market and Connor Market, her brother Lawrence Schmidt and sister Barbara Hoff. She is preceded in death by her sister Eileen Quigley. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to be made to the American Cancer Society, Kidney Foundation, or Crisis Assistance Ministry. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, November 12, 2020, at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Interment will be held at Forest Lawn East Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.heritagecares.com.

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Bernadette Anne Cummings

January 6, 1947 - November 9, 2020