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Mary Elizabeth Cornelius

Passed 09/15/2024

Obituary For Mary Elizabeth Cornelius

Mary Elizabeth Cornelius

Mary Elizabeth Cornelius was born on January 21, 1972, in Davidson, North Carolina to Jennie Cornelius and Thomas White. She graduated from North Mecklenburg, Class of 1971. She worked for the University of Tennessee.

Mary departed this life on September 15, 2024, at Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charlie White; niece, Shernerick Twitty; and sister, Sandra Donaldson.

She leaves to cherish her memory for children: Demario Cornelius, Thomas Cornelius (Kenisha Anderson), Lashonda Cornelius, Keanna Cornelius, and Keondra Cornelius; seven
grandchildren; brothers: Lonnie Conelius, Thomas (Laura) White, and Kimmy (Debrah) White; sisters: Karen (Charles) Twitty, Roberta Twitty, Janet Cornelius, Etta White, Charles Whyte, and Sylvia Thompson; and a host of relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com


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Mary worked for me at the Krystal years ago. She was always such a fun person. We had lots of good times there. Prayer to her family.

I met Mary once, she was a beautiful and sweet person, she will be missed, my Condolences to her Family, God Bless you all. 🙏🏽

My sincere condolences to the family I am so sorry for your loss Mary was a sweet person and I will miss her. Carmen

I love you Mary!!! You fought a good fight. Praying for your children, grand children, sisters, your brother Lonnie. Andrea

Ms . Mary thanks all the good times we shared at Fred brown. Your family is truly in my thoughts and prayers

Truly a sweet person. I enjoyed playing monopoly with you. Our family loved you and May God bless and keep you in his Heavenly presence. I'm glad my sister brought you into our life. Rest well my friend!

May you rest in everlasting peace my friend. I am so proud to have met you as a neighbor and became your friend. I will truly miss you.

Mary was fun to work with. She liked to sing Purple Rain. I sometimes sang it with her, and she sang Roxanne with me. God bless her family!

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Unity Mortuary | Knoxville, TN

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