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2023
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Mary Cornett Obituary
November 21, 1948 - March 2, 2023
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Mary Jane Cornett, 74, died Thursday morning, March 2, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.
Mary was born on November 21, 1948, to the late William and Helen Gilley Cornett. She loved birds, animals and she especially loved her dog "Blu." However, family was most important to her, and Mary was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her son, Anthony "Tony" Wishon; daughter, Donna Munday; granddaughter, Hope Wishon; and sister, Pat Stanfield.
She is survived by her loving children, Sheila Mabe (William), Darwin Wishon (Donna) and William "Buggy" Wishon; grandchildren, William Mabe, Jr. (Jessica), Toni Wishon, Cody Wishon, Calvin Wishon, Faith Collins (Hollister), Kevin "Sam" Wishon and Mitchell Chase Munday; 8 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and many special friends.
It was Mary's wishes to be cremated with a celebration of life service to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Online condolences may be made at www.burroughsfuneralhome.com.
Burroughs Funeral Home, Walnut Cove is honored to be serving the Cornett family.
Burroughs Funeral Home
1382 Highway 65 West, Walnut Cove, NC 27052
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