Rebecca Ellen Cornelius Obituary
In loving memory of Rebecca Ellen Cornelius of Vallejo, California, who departed this world on January 9, 2026 at the age of 92. Rebecca leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Vesta Balsdon and William Balsdon; her husband Glenn Cornelius; her daughter Rhonda Russell; her brothers, Max and Jim Balsdon; and her brother-in-law Harold Cornelius.
She is survived by: her children, Rod Cornelius (Patti), Rick Cornelius (Janet) and Rochelle Thurber (Don); her son-in-law Tim Russell; her grandchildren, Brian Cornelius (Lisa), Brent Cornelius (Tina), Matt Russell (Mikaela), Derek Russell (Jaime), Katelyn Russell (Chris), Drew Copas (Kelsey), Brad Cornelius (Emily) and Amanda Cornelius; and her sisters-in-law, Shirley Wilson and Yvonne Lafferty. She is also survived by 13 great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation, http://www.hamannfoundation.org., 513 1st Street, Benicia, CA 94510.
