Ely was born September 11, 1928 in Romblon, Philippines to Rosendo Mendez and Victoria Muro Mendez. She moved to Pensacola from Alexandria, Virginia. Ely was a midwife, seamstress and artist. She worked at a seamstress at Ordon’s Menswear and was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. Ely was a member of the Fil-Am Association of Pensacola where she was the runner up in the Mrs. Philippines Pageant in 1997. Ely is a member of two prayer groups at Little Flower Catholic Church and a choir member of the same groups. Her activities are that of singing at funerals and helping at several religious activities.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Corkins; parents, Victoria Muro and Rosendo Mendez; sisters, Miriam Marquez, Ruth Montejo and Pilar Mayor.
Ely is survived by her friend and caregiver, MaryAnn Niemann; special nephew, Jimmy Marquez; special niece, June Mayor and numerous other nieces and nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 06, 2019 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 05, 2019 at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel.
BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL, 3351 Scenic Highway is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.com.
