Edna L. Corey

1921 - 2017

Edna L. Corey, 96, loving mother, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in the comfort of her eldest daughter's residence. She is now united with her husband, Rev. H. M. Corey and gone to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at First Bible Baptist Church of Kennedale. Interment: She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, considerations of contributions to her home church, First Bible Baptist Church of Kennedale, P.O. Box 490, Kennedale, TX, 76060. "Sister Corey," as she was so often called, was born Feb. 26, 1921, in Bengal, Okla., the youngest daughter of Craig and Emma Cowan Hamilton. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Rev. H.M. Corey; grandson, James Curtis Worden; great-granddaughter, Mia Rose Waters; and ten brothers and sisters. Survivors: Left with many precious memories are her daughters, Doris Robbins and husband, Lem of Aledo, Judy Dillion of Kennedale, Peggy Worden and husband, Ronnie of Durant, Okla., and Joyce Hampton and husband, Toby, of Kennedale; son, Staven Todd Corey and wife, Tessa, of Alvarado and foster son, Gary Hammonds and wife, Charlotte, of Mansfield; ten grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.