Ila Cornelius Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ila Cornelius of Thomasville, Alabama, who passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Ila departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Ila. Though Ila may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Basil Manning and Maureen Funderburk. She is survived by: her husband Theodore Reid Cornelius; her children, Pat Cornelius, Reid Cornelius and Amy Cornelius Carlisle; and her grandchildren, Abby Cornelius Boothe, Ethan Cornelius, Sam Cornelius, Bryce Carlisle, Darby Cornelius and Brock Carlisle.
