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| Born: Sunday, August 26, 1917 Died: Thursday, July 09, 2009 |
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Mrs. Cornelius was born on the Winding Brook Farm in Alfred on Aug. 26, 1917 to Lynn and Grace (Higby) Langworthy. She was a 1935 graduate of Alfred Station Union School. She then moved to Plainfield, NJ with her aunt and uncle to attend business school. On March 4, 1943, in Alfred Station, she married Wayland S. Cornelius, who predeceased her on Jan. 14, 1999. Upon returning to Alfred Station, Frances worked at Steuben Trust Bank in Alfred for many years until her retirement in 1978. Frances is survived by a son, Lyle Cornelius of Alfred, a son- in law, Ronald (Jo Beth) Kemp of Slate Hill; two brothers, Leland (Carol DeBoer) Langworthy of Chittenango and Russell (Carol) Langworthy of Providence, RI; a sister, Doris Van Horn of Loveland, Colo.; two grandchildren, Shane Kemp of Tallahassee, Fla. and Heather (Kristopher) Boone of Chester, Md.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Wanda L. Kemp and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Van Horn. Besides being a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Frances was an avid crotchet crafter. She was also known for her wonderful smile that could light up a room. Friends may call from 10 11 a.m. Saturday at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home immediately following the visitation with Rev. Daniel Kenyon of Wellsville Bible Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Alfred Rural Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Frances name may be made to American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester, NY 14609-5896. |
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