Cornelia Elizabeth Rousey, 92, of Wapella, IL passed away at 2:28 PM, April 1, 2016 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL has assisted the family with cremation rites.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memphis, TN and Little Galilee Christian Assembly.
Cornelia was born September 8, 1923 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of James Kurt and Agnes (Livengood) Starnes. She married James L. Rousey on September 19, 1942 in St. Charles, MO. He passed away June 14, 1992.
Survivors include her children, Steven E. Rousey, Champaign, IL and Terry D. (Joan) Rousey, Floyds Knobs, IN; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grand-daughter; siblings: Eldon Starnes, Bloomington, IL; Dean Starnes, Bloomington, IL; Norman Starnes, Bloomington, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-son, James L. Rousey, Jr. 2 grandchildren and one sister.
Cornelia was retired from Revere Copper & Brass, Inc., Clinton, IL.
Cornelia enjoyed to fish and pinochle. She loved her children and especially spending time with her grandchildren. The family would like to thank Liberty Village Clinton, IL and OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL for their excellent care.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com