Chessie Elliott Cornett Obituary
The memory of Chessie Elliott Cornett of Abingdon, Virginia, who passed away on March 12, 2025 at the age of 95, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, William P. Elliott (Molly) and Magnolia "Maggie" Farmer Elliott; her husband Tom Cornett of Mountain City, TN; and her siblings, James Eliott, Ray Eliott, Junior Glen Elliott, Robert Elliott, Howard Elliott, Hester Elliott Farmer, Bonnie Elliott Willen and Carrie McCurry.
She is survived by: her children, Carolynn Joy Cornett and Alan Thomas Cornett (Pam); her grandchildren, Kristen Cornett, Taylor Cornett and Zac Cornett; her siblings-in-law, Barbara Cornett Wilson and Junior Cornett; her close friends, Barbara Singleton, Sara Johnson Harless, David, Reatha Cole, Beverly Helton, Thelma Jean Salyer, Ralph and Madeline Adams; and her nieces, Wanda McCurry Felts and Joyce Cornett Matheson. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Zion Methodist Church C/O Mary Eleanor Widener, 31331 Wright Road, Damascus, Virginia 24361 or to the American Cancer Society.
