of Clinton, AR
April 2, 1919 - September 9, 2014
Adelia Corning 95, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014. She was born April 2, 1919 in Capitan, New Mexico to Issac and Leandra (Montoya) Chavis.
Adelia Corning grew up in West Texas and moved to Arkansas in 1954. She spent her last four years in Ozark Health Nursing Center. She was a member of South Side Baptist Church in Bee Branch, Arkansas. She was a homemaker, Master Gardener, an avid quilter, and a tough domino player. Children were her special joy. She was a proud grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jasper T. Corning, sons, Edward Corning, and Ben Corning, step-son, Darrell Corning, three-stepdaughters, Hazel Eppler, Janice Kelly and Melba Dement , step grandson, Morris Dodd, granddaughter, Alexandra Brie Corning, two brothers, Dee Chavis, and Isaac Chavis, and two sisters, Sue Abney, and twin Selma Baxter.
She is survived by her two daughters, Jean Shertz of Missouri; and Carol Corning and husband Ed Pennebaker, of Clinton, AR; four sons, Terrell Corning and wife Wanda of Missouri; David Corning and wife JoAnn of Conway, AR; Cecil Corning and wife Susan of Morrilton, AR; and John Corning of Bee Branch, AR; sister, Lillian Overturf of Mason City, Iowa; and many close family friends.
Pallbearers: Cody Harbison, Craig Shertz, Brad Corning, John Corning, Jr., Ed Pennebaker, Eric Shertz, and Heath Corning.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel of Clinton, Arkansas. Graveside Service and Burial will be 10:00am Friday, September 12, 2014 at Lloyd Cemetery with Pastor George Odell officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Arkansas Alzheimer's foundation. http://www.alzark.org/
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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16 Condolence(s)
Dana
Friday, January 2, 2015
I just learned of this wonderful woman . I am sorry I learned at a late date I would have loved to have met her in person. My dad Danny Harmon has told me some wonderful stories of her and their friendship with my grandfather Cecil Harmon.
Hazel Edwards
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Cecil and family, I just heard of Mrs. Corning's passing. She was a jewel of a woman and I know all of you look forward to joining her in glory. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brenda (Gimbel) Gay
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Carol and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. A mother's love is like no other! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Trina Jones
Friday, September 12, 2014
Carol I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you and comfort you all during this time of sadness.
Pastor Hal Baker
Thursday, September 11, 2014
I have preached to her on Thursday afternoons at the nursing home, she always participated in a loving way. She will be missed. Memory is a gift of God that death can not destroy!
Dixie Lee Carter
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Carol & Ed, my prayers are with you at this sad time. I know how you loved your mother and you took such wonderful care of her. I know you will miss her but you know she'll always be with you. All my love to you both, Dixie
James & Nancy Clark
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Carol and Family,
We are sorry fo your loss. Our good Lord will welcome her. She had a beautiful smile.
James and Nancy Clark
Toni Johnson
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Cecil and Family: So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's sweet love carry you through this time of sorrow.
Charlie & Laura Grimes
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Carol & Family,
So sorry for your loss.
Our prayers are with you all.
May God comfort you all in your loss.
Alene Reece
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
So sorry for your loss,God bless you all, are thoughts and prayers are with you.
Renae Williams
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Carol
I just learned of your mother's passing. I'm so sorry. My prayers are with you.
Mary Archer
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Carol was so sad to hear of your mother passing away. God bless you and the families. It is a very sad time.
Candace
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Carol,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Theresa Parish
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Carol,
Just read about you Mom, she was a beautiful lady and wow 95 years old.
Thinking of you and may God bless.
Laudell Massengill
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss. You were blessed to have her a long time and to have many good memories. Prayers for you and your family.
Belinda Johnson
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
So sorry Carol to hear about your mothers passing. I know she will be greatly missed. She was a real sweet lady.