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Evelyn Cornett Obituary
Born April 24, 1940, in Isle of Wight County, she was the widow of Russell Louis Cornett. She was also predeceased by a brother, Frank Jones. She was a member of the Waverly Baptist Church. Jeanett, a homemaker and avid gardener, took great pride in her family and cooking for her "kids."
Surviving members of Jeanett's family are her daughter, Evelyn C. Ford and her husband Marshall of Matoaca; Jeanett's life companion, Carl Scott of Waverly; her mother, Mary V. Jones of Waverly; a granddaughter, Hannah Ford; three stepchildren, Chris Scott, Kevin Scott and Kathy Torrence; four step-grandchildren, Joshua and Justin Scott and Caleb and Abram Torrence; a sister, Judy Dunlow; a brother, Bob Jones; and a special niece, Tammy Williams.
A funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Purviance Chapel, J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield, with Brother Temple Holdsworth officiating. Burial will follow in Waverly Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence, 26309 Petersburg Road, Disputanta. Memorial donations may be made to Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box, 583, Waverly, VA 23890. Purviance Chapel, J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Paul & Mary Jo Perreault
October 4, 2009
Evelyn, Our hearts and prayers are with you today. Please know we love you and understand your loss. May God give you and your family peace during this tragic time.
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sam sheffield
October 4, 2009
i am sending my deepest sympathy to the family.god bless you all
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