Vicki J. Cornell's Obituary
Vicki J. Cornell, 51, of Decatur passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011 in her home.
Vicki was born on April 16, 1959 in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Goodlink Ahlfield Sr. She was a member of First General Baptist Church, an avid Cardinal fan, and a waitress at the Wagon. She married Steve O. Cornell in Decatur in 1994.
Surviving are her husband, Steve, mother, Elizabeth Siemons Jim of Tarpon Springs, FL; children, Jeremy Ragsdale Shelley of Oreana; Megan Ragsdale of Decatur; Becky Jean Cornell of Tallahassee, FL; Jeremy Cornell of Decatur; brother, Frank Ahlfield Jr. Vicky of Decatur; sister, Amy Leaf of Decatur; brother-in-law, David Cornell Mary of Decatur; sister-in-law, Cathy Cornell-Funk of Indianapolis, IN; father-in-law, Jim Judy of Decatur; mother-in-law, Barb Buchannan Russell of Nashville; ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and infant son Justin Ragsdale. Special thank you goes to Dr. Esparaz, staff at Decatur Cancer Care Specialists, and DMH Hospice.
Service celebrating Vicki’s life will be 10 AM Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Moran & Goebel funeral Home with Pastor Randall Garrett officiating. Visitation will be 6 – 8pm Tuesday in the funeral home. Private Burial will be at a later date in Graceland Cemetery. Casual Cardinal Wear requested. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
The family of Vicki J. Cornell is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL.
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