This is Moore County: A Mother's Mark

Attorney Bruce Cunningham, Jr. with his mother, Marjorie before the start of the Tour de Moore Road Race in Southern Pines. Cunningham says his mother's lasting impact on him will always be her "optimism, inquisitiveness and tolerance." She also plays a mean game of Ping Pong. Photo by Hannah Sharpe

By Hannah Sharpe

As of Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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This is Moore County: A Mother's Mark

Attorney Bruce Cunningham says his mother, Marjorie Cunningham, has left a lasting impression on him because of her vigor for life, curiosity, optimism and tolerance.

Marjorie Cunningham started the 37th annual Tour de Moore Road Race with her father's silver referee whistle.

Marjorie and her husband moved to Southern Pines almost 12 years ago.

Marjorie Cunningham shows riders the whistle she will use to start the Tour de Moore Road Race.

Marjorie Cunningham plays Ping-Pong in the game room at Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club.

She lives less than a mile away from her son and recently celebrated her 90th birthday by helping start the Tour de Moore Road Race last month, using a silver referee whistle that was her father's.

She loves traveling, attending Pinecrest track meets and spending time with her friends and family. She also plays a mean game of Ping Pong!