Gretta G. Cornell's Obituary
Mrs. Gretta G. Cornell, age 75, passed away Wednesday morning, May 6, 2009. She was born August 7, 1933 in South Charleston, WV to Wallace and Mamie (Roop) Songer. Mrs. Cornell was a member of Church of God United, where she had been a Sunday school teacher and sang in the choir. She was also an avid collector of art and toys. On December 21, 1951 she married William A. Cornell in South Charleston, WV and he survives her along with three sons, William A. (Dawn) Cornell, Jr. of Anderson, IN, Anthony Wallace Cornell, Jason Roderick (LaVerne) Cornell both of Muskegon Heights, two grandsons, Travis James Cornell and Enriquo Cornell; sister, Shirley Songer of Nitro, WV; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; and six sisters. A Celebration of Gretta’s Life will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, May 10, 2009, at Church of God United (1630 Harvey) with Pastor Lynnette Gillett officiating. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service at the church. MEMORIALS to the Church Memorial Fund will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by
The Sytsema Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
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