Patricia S. Payton Cornell of Fruitland Park, Florida went home to the Lord on July 10, 2020 after a long illness.
Patricia was born in Atlanta, Georgia April 17, 1956 to the late Ernest and Anita Payton. Patricia attended West Georgia College Carrollton, Georgia and graduated from Georgia Baptist School of Nursing Atlanta, Georgia. Her career in nursing was primarily in Home Health in Leesburg, Florida area. Patricia was a devout Christian, taught Sunday School, and served in various capacities in several churches. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church Leesburg, Florida. Patricia shared her faith in the Lord with all in whom she had contact. Patricia’s caring ways and uplifting spirit endeared her to many. Throughout her long illness she was a joy to all who knew her and will be missed immensely.
Patricia was married to Rev/Chaplain James (Jim) Mark Cornell Fruitland Park, Florida for 42 years. She is survived by two sons, James (Jay) Mark Cornell, Jr. Deerfield Beach, Florida, Nathan Stewart Cornell Leesburg, Florida one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Cornell Okahumpha, Florida, one grandson Joseph Payton White, and numerous family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: Good News Jail & Prison Ministry Jurisdiction 24 Lake County Florida Henrico, Virginia 23228-9760 Online at: Goodnewsjail.org
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 8, 2020 10:30 am at: First Baptist Church 220 North 13th Street Leesburg, Florida
Immediately following the Celebration of Life attendees are invited to a reception at the home of Elizabeth A. Cornell 5337 Banana Point Drive Okahumpha, Florida. The family respectfully requests an RSVP: TB Financial Group @ (352) 350-1161 or you may RSVP via Facebook “Trish Cornell Celebration of Life & Reception.”
