Charlotte Cornelius

1932 - 2026

Charlotte Ann Frost Cornelius*

* A woman of great talents, who humbly shared those with many.*

Charlotte's life served as an example of how to experience many things

with confidence, grace and kindness. In this respect, she successfully

raised 4 children and navigated 30 moves to 11 states and overseas to

Jakarta Indonesia. She would say that she possessed this ability due to her

parents; Charles Frost and Edna Jones Frost, and their unwavering faith and

love in her. She was blessed to be raised this way and they knew they were

blessed to have her as a daughter. Charlotte was born in Colorado Springs,

CO on March 6, 1932. The Depression meant seeking employment wherever

possible. The Frosts moved to Rockville, MD for jobs in the expanding

Washington DC area. Montgomery County was a small community in the early

1940's. Charlotte met Johnny (later John) Cornelius through mutual friends

while still in high school. They retained close friends while pursuing

their own interests. Charlotte traveled to UCLA to pursue an art degree

while living with her mother's sister in southern CA. Her beloved Father

suffered a heart attack in the early 1950's so she returned to MD to be

with him while he recovered. She got a job at the Army Map Service as a

Cartographer. A successful working woman, she bought herself a fur coat and

a car.

Love and a future with Lt. John Cornelius was inevitable. He asked her to

join him while he pursued pilot training in 1954. She agreed. Daughter

Caren Frost was born in 1955, followed by Kathy Joe in 1957, Suzanne in

1959 and John Tate jr. in 1965. A career as a full time Air Force spouse

followed. Settling children in a variety of schools, buying and improving

houses for profit and pursuing personal interests occupied Charlotte's

time. She was a pleasant, yet strong woman who never lost herself in the

challenges of life.

On February 22, 2026 the challenges of life overcame Charlotte. She passed

away in Corpus Christi, TX with her loving husband, John and their children

present. Charlotte leaves behind 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Frederick, MD Presbyterian Church in

June 2026 at a date to be determined. Inquiries as to exact date can be

directed to office@frederickpresbyterian.org. Donations may be made in

Charlotte's name to http://.www.frederickhealthhospice.org/. Charlotte Cornelius