Cornelia Jestis Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Cornelia Jestis (Durant, Oklahoma). Cornelia, born on December 2, 1948, passed away on October 4, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cornelia Jestis to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Cornelia for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Cornelia’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Clay and Lavelle Clay; and her brother Larry Clay. She is survived by: her husband Olen Jestis; her sons, Lynn Jestis (Tiffani) of Durant and Landon Jestis (Leandra) of Bokchito; her grandchildren, Lainey Hollins (Kellton) of Durant, Luke Jestis (Ellie) of Bokchito, Lex Jestis of Bokchito, Andrew and Gavin Jestis of Durant; and her great grandchild Laiton Hollins.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (124 W Evergreen St, Durant, OK 74701).
