J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Cornett, Delia P.

Sunday, October 04, 2009

Waverly
Delia Lee Peffer Cornett, 74, a resident of Waverly, died at her home on Sunday, October 4, 2009. Born on January 6, 1935 in Pasquotank County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Wilson and Cora Johnson Peffer.
Delia drove the school bus at Tidewater Academy for 12 years and was a member of Waverly Baptist Church. She was a former member of the Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad and was one of the first female members on the squad.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Wilbur Purnell Cornett, Sr.; two daughters, Wanda C. Jones and husband, Tommy of Waverly, Sylvia C. Chavis and husband, Melvin of Petersburg; a son, Wilbur Purnell Cornett, Jr. and wife, Pamela of Dendron; six grandchildren, Tabitha Hite, T.J. Jones, Jessica Nichols, Rebecca Nichols, Lindsay Bonner and Jason Cornett; three great-grandchildren, Dylan Hite, Iyana Holcomb and Troy Bonner; a sister, Grace Sheffield and husband, George of Waverly; and a brother, Joseph Peffer of Waverly. She was predeceased by her sister, Margaret Simpson.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield and will be officiated by Rev. Keith Whitfield. Burial will follow in the Waverly Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 PM at the funeral home on Tuesday evening. Memorial donations may be made to the Waverly Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 583, Waverly, VA 23890 or to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 Crater Rd., Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com.

Delia was such a friendly person. She was in ICU the same time my mother was hospitalized. When I passed her room, I stopped to talk to her briefly. Delia, even in her condition,put my concerns first to inquire as to how my mother's health was and that she wished her the best. Sleepy-keep your chin up-our prayers are with you.

Posted by: Kathy & Bruce Kinsey at October 10, 2009 07:10 PM

Dear Wilbur Sr, Wilbur, Jr , Wanda , Sylvia, and other members of the family,
MAY THE G-d of ALL PEACE AND HOPE GIVE YOU THE STRENGth AND Courage for the days ahead.
Saying GOOD BYE in this life is so painful.
Take HOPE and comfort in knowing that we grieve NOT as those who have no HOPE.
Those who place HOPE AND faith in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ's KINGDOM , gives us EVERY REASON TO HAVE HOPE IN ETERNAL LIFE WITH G-d.
Jesus Christ, PROMISES HE IS THE WAY , the TRUTH and the LIFE that leads to eternal life with G-d.
May your memories of your wife, mother, grandmother and friend, bring YOu comfort in the days ahead. And the part of her she left each of you.
FOr we know our hope is to be reunited with those we loved , who have gone before us.
May G-d's peace and presence surround each of you in the days ahead.
Psalm 146:1 G-d IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH AND A VERY PRESENT HELP IN THE TIME OF TROUBLE.
Peace, love and prayers,
Faye Mattox

Posted by: Faye Mattox at October 7, 2009 09:49 PM

i want yall to know i am very sorry for yalls lost and i know how tough it is to lose someone you dearly love and i want all yall to know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers

Posted by: Hank Evans at October 7, 2009 06:07 PM

Wilbur and family,

Sending prayers to you and your family, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make things easier for you.

The Simmons Family
(Braden, Shelly and boys)

Posted by: The Simmons Family at October 7, 2009 11:58 AM

I am so sorry to hear about Delia. She was such a sweet lady & a fun person.I will always remember the years we spent as fellow bus drivers at Tidewater Academy. We had a lot of fun and I will always cherish those memories of her. Wilbur, you take care of yourself and hang in there. Wanda, I know how close you and Delia were. You hang in there too. I just lost my mom recently and I know just what you are feeling. Its gonna be tough, but you just turn to your friends...we will be there for you.

Posted by: Weslie Bradshaw at October 5, 2009 05:31 PM