Lucy Cornell, [Leota Lucille Cornell (Kelley)], passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at the age of 83. Lucy was born in Dallas, Texas on August 1, 1935 to Ethel Elizabeth (Penland) and Hermon Hanner Kelley. She is survived by Belinda Cornell (daughter), Ed Creekmore (son-in-law), Connie Cornell (daughter), and four grandchildren: Garrett and Drey Lusk, and Jesse and Kate Denier.
Lucy grew up in Dallas with her siblings. She joined her fellow high school students from the Dallas area on a field trip to Austin by passenger train. While touring, she met one of the chaperones, Willard Cornell, a recent graduate. Lucy finished high school mid-term 1953-1954 and she and Willard were married in February 1954. Not long afterwards, they moved to Austin, the city where they first met. Lucy was deeply devoted to caring for her family and had a long career with the Texas Department of Health.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 US-290 West, Austin, Texas 78749, where Lucy was a long-time member. Refreshments will follow at the church. A Private Burial for immediate family will take place prior to the service.
Please join us in celebrating Lucy’s life by visiting our Memorial at www.mem.com where we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., www.komen.org/donate, Susan G. Komen, Dept. 41831, PO Box 650309, Dallas, Texas, 75265.
