Ruby Elnora Cornell, age 88, of Rochester Hills, Michigan, passed away on February 6, 2020. She was born in Harrogate, Tennessee on September 28, 1931. Ruby was lucky number 13 of 15 children born to Birg and Cora Fultz. She graduated from Evarts High School. She was married to Vernon Cornell on December 16, 1950. Ruby worked in the bakery and as a cashier for Farmer Jacks and then went on to be in customer service for the family ice cream business. She always had a passion for baking, puzzles, her children and grandchildren, and of course her religion. Ruby is survived by her children, Randy (Jean) Cornell of Smithfield, N.C., Gary Cornell of Rochester Hills, MI., Terry (Barbara) Cornell of Metamora, MI., Craig Cornell of White Lake, MI., and Valerie (Armand) Blanchette of Rochester Hills, MI.; her grandchildren, Beverly (Robert) McGlynn of Chester, VA., Scott (Susie) Cornell of Springhill, FL., David (Abby) Cornell of Roseville, MI., Kathleen Blanchette of Altamonte Springs, FL., Mandy Blanchette of Rochester Hills, MI., Abbey Blanchette of Rochester Hills, MI., and Brooke Blanchette of Rochester Hills, MI.; her great grandchildren, Eliott, Ezekiel, Dalton, Logan, Levi, Leah, Rachel, Desirae, Destiny, and Sarah; her great-great grandchild, Luka; and her sister, Geneva Coon. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 4-8 PM at Pixley Funeral Home, 3530 Auburn Rd., Auburn Hills, MI. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 11 AM, gathering beginning at 10 AM, at Pixley Funeral Home.
