She was born to Willie Mae and Marion Earl Hays on October 4, 1937 in Kansas City, KS. She married Charles Lee Cornelius on December 12, 1953 in Kansas City, KS. He precedes her in death.
She is survived by Margaret Mathies, sister, her children Peggy Mitchell (Jerry), Russell, Charles (Dawn), several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
There will be a visitation on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 1-3pm. Masks are required. Due to the current pandemic, there will not be a service.
In lieu of cut flowers, because Dee loved animals, you can make a donation to Kansas City Pet Project in her name.
