Desiree A. Cornner

Desiree was born November 22, 1953, in Indianapolis, Indiana and was preceded in death by her parents Milton Sill and Rose Marie Cornner. Also, her sister Constance Green and brother Milton Sill Cornner Jr.

Until she was able to attend due to her health, Desiree was an active and faithful member of Burton Temple CME where the Pastor Thomas McClendon presides.

Desiree graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and later graduated from Pontiac Business Institute.

After graduation she worked for the banking industry at Bank One, Key Bank and Salem Bank as a Data Entry Operator.

Desiree was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, family member and friend.

All who knew and loved her were acquainted with her being very blunt, not sugar coating her remarks and being there for you with a listening ear and going out of her way to help others.

Desiree was a master cook in the kitchen, her signature dishes were chicken and noodles, macaroni and cheese and sweet potato pie.

Desiree was very neat and organized and could tell you the exact location of household items. Desiree enjoyed playing cards with family members, going to the casino and playing bingo. After leaving bingo her favorite line was “They took my money”.

Desiree’s favorite color was purple, so when you wear the color purple remember her radiant smile that she shared with us all and which resonates in the memories of her love ones today.

Desiree leaves cherished memories to her son, Mark Anthony Bankhead Sr. (Navatni) and daughter Constance Denise Lewis (Niecy). Brothers ; Steven Cornner (Diane) and Mark Cornner Sr. and Sister; Maria Cornner. Best friend and God Mother; Jackie Tunstill. Grandchildren; Ronald Alexander, Anthony Perry, Marvis Alexander, Maria Curlin, Mark Bankhead Jr., Hailey Bankhead, Malachi Bankhead and Elli-Jai Bankhead. Great Grand Children; Keron, Anthony, RonDreus, A’Mari, LaRon.RaMiah, Mackenzie and A’Ziylah. Also, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whom she loved dearly.D- is for dependable, we could always depend on you

E- is for Enchanting, your strides to glory

S- is for Sincere, with a tender soul

I is for the Ideas you brought to life

R is for Radiant , like your life, smile and personality

E is for Everlasting, like our love

E is for Eternal like my love for you

Service for Desiree will be held, 12:00 pm, Saturday, Decemeber 5, 2020, at Williams and Bluitt Funeral Home Peoples' Chapel, 5252 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, with visitation from 10:00 am until time of service at 12:00 pm, all taken place at Williams and Bluitt Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at New Crown Cemetery, 2101 Churchman Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.williamsandbluitt.com for the Cornner family.