Betty Wright Cornelius, 80, passed away peacefully May 17, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Born December 9, 1933 in Norfolk, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Katie Wallace Wright and wife of the late Jack G. Cornelius, Sr. Betty was a true Portlock girl and was a 1952 graduate of South Norfolk High School, South Norfolk, VA. She was a member of Ballard’s Bridge Baptist Church of Tyner, NC, where she was involved in the W.M.U., the Tuesday Morning Walkers, and the L.O.V.E. Group.
She is survived by her son, Jack G. “Gilly” Cornelius, Jr. of Norfolk; a daughter, Victoria C. Josue and her husband, Joe of Chesapeake; three grandsons, Jarrin Ryan Josue of Pawley’s Island, SC, Noel Ryan Josue of San Diego, CA, and Jack G. Cornelius, III of Norfolk; a brother, Richard Wright of Chesapeake; sisters-in-law, Sarah Cornelius of Virginia Beach, Lee Cornelius of Norfolk, and Shirley Cornelius of Chesapeake; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Elizabeth Gay, Helen Farrow, and Thelma Griffin.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 20th at 1 p.m. at Riverside Memorial Park, 1000 E. Indian River Road, Norfolk with Pastor Ron Parr officiating.
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I know it is not easy when our loved ones leave us. We will all miss that pretty smiling face . I will always remember your mom and dad they were always the ideal couple. I know she will be missed by everyone. All of you were my river family and I love you.
Beautiful lady inside and out always a huge smile on her face who loved her family dearly! We love you all very much!
Gilly & Vickie, my heart weeps for you both with the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you both. She was an awesome lady. God Bless you both.
God needed his angel back. As hard as it is for those of us left behind, Mrs. C. is hugging her loved ones right now. We are praying for peace, and love to the family in pain. Kathy and Mike
So sorry for your loss. Ms. Betty was a wonderful person. I truly loved her wonderful smile. She was always such a positive person. She would make anyone feel better by just smiling. You have so many memories of her. No one can take these away. So fill your heart and soul with all these wonderful memories and you will never miss her. She is in a wonderful place with her husband and now they are walking together again with huge smiles on their faces.
Vicki and Family, I am very sorry about the loss of your Mom. I hope you feel the comfort and love of family and friends at this difficult time.
Mrs. Betty was a sweet lady and always very considerate and thoughtful to all of us at the doctors office. I know she will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She always had a beautiful smile for everyone.
Ms. Betty, may the light of your memory forever shine in light of the many hearts you touched. There will be much laughter and loving conversations about the smile and warmth that you shared with those who knew you. Dance with the enchanted Angels, may they share in your Grace. Your soul lives!
Love
The gates opened on Saturday and God welcomed Betty Cornelius into heaven as one of his angels. As she came in she had that beautiful smile on her face and a hug for her eternal love, Jack. With deep sorrow,I said goodbye to a woman who I thought was one of a kind. Loved, respected, strong, precious, caring and devoted. To Vicki and Gilly, I send my love and prayers and hope that all the wonderful memories you have will help you through this time of sorrow. Rest in eternal peace Aunt Betty and thank you for letting me be a small part of your wonderful life. I love you!!
A Mothers love is forever. As children we can’t comprehend or fully realize the meaning of our mother’s love, how tender and how wise, the patience and forgiveness that are part of every day, the unexpected little things she does in her own way, Years go by before we can look back on life and see through older eyes and wiser hearts her love and loyalty, and yet it’s these and other special things we’ll hold so dear. For memories of her steadfast love will keep her ever near. May your memories of your mother’s love bring comfort and peace of heart now and through the days ahead. In deepest Sympathy
Lee&I were so sorry to hear your Mom had passed.I’m so thankful I got to see her at the party a few weeks ago!She was such a kind&beautiful woman.Always smiling&giving a kind word to all she knew.
With deepest sympathy for you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know this is a very difficult time for the family. Something that has always given me comfort is a scripture at Revelation 21:4, it says, “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” I sincerely hope this brings you some comfort.