Lavida Cundiff Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lavida A. Cundiff passed at her home April 11th surrounded by her loving family. Born June 7, 1924 in Grand Ledge to the late Joseph and Lucia (Belsito) Preston. Lavida as the oldest living of 6 Preston children represents an end of an era for the Preston family. She was an icon to the city of Grand Ledge. For 96 years she loved this town, so many people knew her and were touched by her passion for life. Often people would be surprised that after only meeting her one time she would remember their name. She will be remembered for her wonderful positive attitude and great sense of humor. She lived life to the fullest, her energy and love for her family and friends was contagious. She is survived by her son, Harold (Kimberly) Olds; step-daughter, Sheri (Ira) Weintraub; grandchildren, Matt (Karmin) Olds, Elizabeth (Josh) Grant and Tony (Maggie) Olds; great grandchildren, David, Jacob, Tommy, Kara, Charlie, Molly, Natalie, Gabe, Emma, Riley and Reagan; Lavida was preceded in death by her husband, John in 2010, siblings, Anna Olds, Dorothy Sollid, Gina Simmons, Dilly Love and Victor Preston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 11:00 am at St. Michael Catholic Church by The Reverend Father James Eisele. You may watch the funeral mass for Lavida at 11:00 am Tuesday on the St. Michael Church YouTube channel at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrmtASH3GPw. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 1-4:00 pm and 6-9:00 pm at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Covid protocols requiring masks, social distancing and capacity limitations will be observed at the funeral home and church. Memorial contributions in Lavida’s name may be given to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48906 (https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=cahsad&id=23).

Lavida Cundiff

June 7, 1924 - April 11, 2021