Cornelia Ann Burnett Williams
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Cornelia Ann Burnett Williams was the epitome of a gracious, southern, Christian woman. She loved making new friends of all ages as well as keeping up with old friends.
Cornelia was born in Columbia, SC on January 16, 1930. Cornelia and her husband Leland, high school sweethearts, were married in 1952 and lived "hand in hand" throughout their lives.
Cornelia and Leland loved their Durham years and friends. While in Durham she served on various volunteer boards and in a multitude of church roles. She was honored to be one of Durham's Women of the Year. She touched many lives through First Baptist Church's International Wives program which built friendships, taught English and shared the love of God with wives of students from all over the world.
Cornelia is survived by her husband of almost 69 years, Leland. She is predeceased by their infant son Kenneth Felder Williams as well as her mother, Leone Gunter Burnett. Leland finds great comfort in knowing that Cornelia and Kenny are together. Cornelia is also survived by her other children Carolee Williams (Doug) and Lee Williams (Wendy). She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Cornelia went home to be with her maker on Monday, June 7, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 12th at 10 am at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC. We would love to have you join us in person or via the live feed found at https://eastminsterpres.org/live-services. The family looks forward to connecting with family and friends after the service in Thompson Hall.
In lieu of flowers, Cornelia and her family would appreciate donations to Cocky's Reading Program (check to USC Education Foundation with "CRE" on memo line, Davis College, Attn. Christine Shelek, 1501 Greene St., Columbia, SC 29201).
Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC, is assisting the family.
Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.