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Spiro Cora--one word-unforgetable. My prayers are with you and he will be greatly missed. (sissy Friend Wingfield class of 1990)
October 17, 2011


Photo courtesy of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home
Jackson, Mississippi
Jan 7, 1935 – Sep 1, 2011 (Age 76)
On 1 September 2011, Spiro Pete Cora, age 76, died peacefully at home from cancer. Spiro was born 7 January 1935 at 5 o'clock in the morning to Ourania (Nina) Pappaspiridon Cora and Panagiotis (Pete) Cora both originally of Skopelos, Greece, in Greenville, Mississippi. Spiro attended Greenville...
Read MoreSpiro Cora--one word-unforgetable. My prayers are with you and he will be greatly missed. (sissy Friend Wingfield class of 1990)
October 17, 2011
I am one of the many blessed souls who had the privilege of having Mr. Cora as a history teacher at Wingfield. I always loved history, so being in his class made it all the better. My prayers are with the family. God bless you.
Nancy Hall Jennings
September 15, 2011 | Byram, MS
Mr. Cora was a teacher of mine in '96 or so and I remember him fondly. Years later I called the Cora house after reading in the Clarion Ledger that Spiro had been in the restaurant business, hoping that he was still in it, but was retired. Maybe we can sample his cuisine past the pearlies. God bless.
Nick Lafferty
September 15, 2011 | Clinton, MS

Always in our hearts..we love you Mr. Cora ! (Wingfield 91).
Tiffany Temple Mashburn
September 12, 2011 | Raymond, MS
Such an amazing man. Mr. Cora inspired my love of history and was the most spectacular teacher, mentor any one could ever imagine. His beautiful soul will be missed. I am so greatful that he touched my life. My prayers are with the Cora family. Thank you for sharing him with us at Wingfield. May God bless you !
Tiffany Temple Mashburn
September 12, 2011 | Raymond, MS
Mr. Cora was 1 of my farvorite teachers at Wingfield. He wasa great person to be around. Always laughing and being a generally kind person to everyone. He will be missed by many. My prayers are with the family.
Danny Salers
September 09, 2011 | Pearl, MS
Mr. Cora was as much an outstanding human being as he was an outstanding educator. Men like him are few and far between. - James Ethridge (Psalm 28:7)
James Ethridge
September 08, 2011 | Jackson, MS
My favorite history teacher, but more importantly, my favorite "life teacher." He taught me to take a stand for what I believe, and to KNOW what I believe. He taught me conviction, and confidence in those convictions. I have taught my kids what he taught me. He was a great man, and I will miss him. Wingfield was better because of him, and so am I.
Lisa Leavell
September 08, 2011 | Jackson, MS
We have known Mr. Cora for almost 20 years. It has been a pleasure, he is a wonderful man. So many good memories.
We love you,
Peggy Causbie, Sean & Terrie Schulz Raegan & Hunter
Terrie Schulz
September 07, 2011 | Benton, AR