Maria Gaston

Anna Marie Gaston born January 03, 1953 in Los Angeles, California, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2018.

At the age of ten Maria’s family moved to Columbus, Ohio. She grew up in the Brentnell area. Maria was an exceptional athlete, she was good at track and had a passion for softball. She participated in the Brentnell girl’s softball team. As a youth she attended Bishop Hartley High School. After high school Maria went into the workforce as a typist for Nationwide Insurance.

At the age of twenty-six Maria married the love of her life William Gaston. The two raised their children on the south side of Columbus. Maria had a deep, love for sports, especially basketball. The Cleveland Cavalier’s were her favorite team. She enjoyed spending time with her children and her grandchildren. Maria had long-lasting friendships with many people. She loved going to church, she knew the lord for herself. Some of her favorite songs include Joy by the Georgia Mass Choir Featuring Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams, Open My Heart.

Maria is preceded in death by her husband William Gaston Jr; parents, Eleanor and Oscar Cunningham.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Nikki Cunningham; son, William C. Cunningham; Grandchildren, Sirrico Harrison, Vinche Cunningham, Maronni (Todd) Pearson, Anthony Barnes, Ariana Gaston, Mariama Gaston, William C. Gaston Jr., Adrien Doughty; Great-grandchild, Vinche Cunningham Jr.; Brothers and Sisters, Julie Payne, Teresa (Cecil) Harvey, Patricia Cunningham and Tony Jones and Gina Cunningham; Brothers, Anthony Cunningham, Mike (Jewell) Cunningham, Tim ( Linda) Cunningham, Dan Cunningham and Vikki Perry as well as a host of nieces , nephews, family and special friends.

Visitation 2:00pm and Funeral 3:00pm Saturday, June 16, 2018 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.