Jane, as she was affectionately called, was born on August 23, 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia to John & Lottie Chaney. She was the youngest of three brothers and one sister. She was married to Jimmie H. Cornett, Jr.
Jane dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, shopping, decorating and entertaining family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; husband and youngest son, James H. "Buddy" Cornett, III.
Her life will forever be cherished and remembered by her life partner for the last 18 years, Fred Waits; daughter, Sherry Akin (Randall); six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and family friends.
The family will greet friends on Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 12:00 Noon - 1:45PM at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home-Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, Georgia. The Celebration of Life and Entombment for Lenora Jane Cornett will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 2:00PM at Fairview Memorial Gardens, 164 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, Georgia.
Due to the COVID-19 regulations, the funeral service will be streamed LIVE for family and friends at 2:00 PM via https://www.facebook.com/HAWFairview/.
We encourage you to leave a message of condolence, photo or video at www.mem.com/09250198.
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