A graveside service for Mrs. Gail (McCown) Cornelius will be conducted at 11:00am on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Macedonia Cemetery with Bro. Ian Bloxham and Bro. Richard McWilliams officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Gail passed away on June 17, 2023, after a long illness.
Gail was born on December 1, 1943, in Lincoln County Tennessee to parents Otis and Linnie McCown. She was a 1962 graduate of Central High School and attended Southern Union College. She was a member of the Wells Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband John Cornelius Sr., son John Cornelius II, brothers Phillip McCown, Joe McCown, Danny McCown, Larry McCown, and sister Judy McCown.
Pallbearers include Scott McCown, Sean McCown, Brian McCown, Chuck McCown, Justin Pendergrass, and Ian Bloxham.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Gail Cornelius.
14 Comments To "Gail McCown Cornelius"
#1 Comment By Jane Steadman Graham On June 19, 2023 @ 2:18 pm
Some of my fondest memories as a young girl were spent at the McCown home. Mrs. Linnie was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. The McCown Girls would all gather on occasions and I was always welcome to join them. Judy and I spent a lot of time together, making for some fond memories in our youth. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
#2 Comment By Brenda & Gary Badenhop On June 19, 2023 @ 3:05 pm
Sending our sympathy to all of you. Gail was a very kind person.
#3 Comment By Kay Horton On June 19, 2023 @ 4:24 pm
So sorry for your loss John i know how u feel im so sorry praying for u
#4 Comment By Jeff and Pam Towry On June 19, 2023 @ 6:56 pm
John,
We are so sorry for your loss.
#5 Comment By Karen Karch Gilliam On June 19, 2023 @ 7:01 pm
Judy and family, my sincere sympathy at the loss of Gail. May God grant you peace and understanding now and in the coming days.
#6 Comment By Linda Gatlin On June 19, 2023 @ 7:49 pm
John and family,
I am so sorry for your loss of your precious Gail. She was a very sweet lady and always greeted me with a smile.
I know your heart will always miss her. I pray for your comfort and peace.
#7 Comment By Linda Gatlin On June 19, 2023 @ 7:51 pm
John and family,
I am so sorry for your loss of your precious Gail. She was a very sweet lady and always greeted me with a smile.
I know your heart will always miss her. I pray for your comfort and peace. Love, Linda
#8 Comment By Anne Beddingfield On June 20, 2023 @ 2:34 am
Gail was a kind and sweet person. When I was a young child she came over and played with me. I believe she and her family was my first best friends. I pray for the family for peace and comfort for losing someone so very beautiful. I love you all. Rest in Heaven where there are no more tears nor sorrow.
#9 Comment By Linda A Childers On June 20, 2023 @ 5:50 am
When Gail was little, her family lived across the road from my family and we played together. We went to school together. I am Linda Elmore Childers. The McCown Family were great friends and wonderful family.
My deepest sympathy and many prayers to the family. RIP Gail.
#10 Comment By Eloise Hudgins On June 20, 2023 @ 8:07 am
John I am so sorry to learn of your wife’s passing. You and your family are in our prayers.
#11 Comment By Judy Moyers On June 20, 2023 @ 9:14 am
John, I’m sorry!
Gail is now well and at peace in her heavenly home
Judy
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#12 Comment By Gail Touchstone Urlocker On June 20, 2023 @ 10:23 am
Gail was my best friend! Growing up in Skinem She lived about a half mile from me.
We had a lot of good time. I will miss her.
Later on when we went to visit Fayetteville Gail and John would meet us and we would have
dinner and talk about the good old days.
Praying for John and her family.
She will be missed.
#13 Comment By Linda F. Williams On June 21, 2023 @ 6:26 am
John and Family, I am so so sorry for your loss. Just know she is now at peace in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
#14 Comment By Mark Chapman On November 1, 2024 @ 4:58 am
Dear John, I was just made aware of Gail’s passing. I have such fond memories of working with Gail at Parker in Huntsville. She was very sweet and kind. She looked after me like her son. I know she is in her Heavenly home! Mark