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Carolyn Hunt Cornelius, 82, passed away on May 5, 2024, surrounded by the people that she loved the most. She was born December 27, 1941, to John and Willie Mae Hunt. She was a member of the first graduating class of Central High School in 1959. She spent most of her career working for GTE/Verizon. She married the love of her life, James Cornelius, on October 19, 1989. Carolyn had an infectious laugh, and if she got tickled, everyone around her did as well just listening to her laugh. She had us laughing right up until the very end. She was the best Mother and Mimi and loved her grandsons more than they will ever know. If you knew Carolyn, you knew all about Cole and Carter. Her favorite place to be was at the baseball field watching them play ball. She loved baseball and was a lifelong Los Angeles Dodgers fan.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, mother and father-in-law Bessie and Robert Cornelius, brother Joe Hunt, sister-in-law Joanne Wyatt, brother-in-law Bob Cornelius, sister in law Linda Hunt, sister in law Mary Reeter-Hunt, and a very special nephew Robert Hunt. She is survived by her husband James “Eddie”, daughter Kelly Nelson and husband Corey, grandsons Cole and Carter Nelson, brother Skipper Hunt, brother Jerry Hunt and wife Marsha, sister-in-law Sherry Hunt, sister-in-law Linda Hunt, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful friends.
At her request, there will be no service. Please just cherish the happy memories you have of her.
The family would like to thank Dr. Norma Cerna, Dr. Kenneth Perret, special nurses Diego, Kayla, and Hannah, and the staff at Shannon Medical Center for the exceptional care they provided.