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Wonita Corey Obituary

Wonita L. Corey, 73, of Rutland, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at UVM Medical Center in Burlington.
She was born April 16, 1943, in Cuttingsville, the daughter of Carl and Rita (Jakeway) Start.
On Sept. 26, 1959, she married Archie Robert Corey.
She enjoyed flower gardening, camping and fishing.
Survivors include her husband, of Rutland; three children, Ken Corey, of Wallingford, Kevin Corey, of Rutland, and Kimberly Pelkey, of Melbourne, Florida; a brother, Rodney Start, of Tinmouth, and a sister, Lynn Lubinski, of Colchester; three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.

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Published by Rutland Herald from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2, 2017.

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Carl Start

February 22, 2023

My sister Marion and her were somewhat close. They're now together since Marion died Dec 28 2022

March 6, 2017

On behalf of my sister Marion Start Earle and myself, we would like to extend our condolences on your loss. Carl Start, Dudley, NC

Bob/Bonny Grupe

March 4, 2017

Ken and Family, thoughts and healing prayers. Always enjoyed waiting on this wonderful lady when she did her banking. Fly high with the angels Wonita!

Bob & Joan Bixby

March 3, 2017

Robert and family, so sorry for your loss.

Karen & Tom Tardiff

March 2, 2017

Kim, Brian, Elizabeth, Chris, Kenny and family- our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very tough time. Always keep Wonita/your Mom in your heart and keep the memories going and she will always be with you.

Irene King

March 2, 2017

To the Corey Family sorry for your loss.

March 2, 2017

Bob, Kenny, Kevin, Kim, Lynn & Rod,
We will never forget all the good times we had.....Sonny and Wonnie growing up next door...we will miss her and our prayers go to you all.

Sonny & Barb

Sarah Nice

March 2, 2017

It's so sad to know you're gone, im going to miss you so much. I love you and you'll always have a place in my heart.

Kim Pelkey

March 1, 2017

As tears flow my heart is broken our heart will join as one .you now are in the sunshine with sunflowers everywhere to enjoy everyday.our love forever as one. Love you mom

Lester Corey

March 1, 2017

so sorry for your loss I don't know if we are related or not

Blaine Russell

February 28, 2017

To the Corey family, so sorry for your loss.

Chris Currier

February 28, 2017

Ken: So very for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Mike, Chris & Joshua

February 28, 2017

Robert and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sadness..Rest in peace Wonnie,and my you shine in heaven..
Red Start,,Clarendon,Vt.

Audrey, William, Olivia and Nikita Matott

February 28, 2017

Our deepest condolences, Aunt Wonita was a loving and joyful lady. From the bottom of our hearts, she will be missed.

Bob and Honie King

February 28, 2017

Dear Bob and family, We were so very sorry to hear about Wonita's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Honie

Sue Gilmore

February 28, 2017

Lynn, and family,
My prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Neil & Sheila Crossman

February 28, 2017

Kenny & Kim and Families very sorry to read the passing of you're MOM. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God Bless you all & stay well. Love Neil & Sheila

Lee & Linnea Colburn

February 28, 2017

Robert and family so sorry to hear of Wonnie's passing. Will always remember the old days on the Airport Road. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

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