Cornelia Sexton

Cornelia D. Sexton, age 84 of Center Point went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 15, 2008. She was a former member of Lake Highland's United Methodist Church, and in more recent years she attended Parkway Christian Fellowship where she was an active participant in the Meals on Wheels program. She worked at Drew Field in St. Petersburg, FL during World War II. Known as a true "Rosie the Riveter", she was involved in repair and maintenance of aircraft. She is survived by her daughters, Darlene Parker (Ron) and Susan Dowdey (Joe); sister, Christine Snow; grandchildren, Lauren and David, and a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be Friday, December 19, 2008 at 12:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 8 PM at Jefferson Memorial. Burial will be at Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Thad Blount will be officiating. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing.