Nedra Jane Hibbitts Cornelius

Nedra Jane Hibbitts Cornelius, 85 of Dumas, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 oclock in the afternoon on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Temple Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Fobbs, pastor of the church, officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 oclock in the morning on Thursday in Throckmorton Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Morrison Funeral Directors. Nedra was born on June 8, 1934 in Throckmorton, TX to C.L. and Ida (Easter) Hibbitts. She married Jeb Cornelius on August 25, 1950 in Henrietta, OK and the couple would move to Dumas in 1964 where they made their home. Nedra had been employed as a purchasing agent for the City of Dumas. She enjoyed collecting dolls and loved her Temple Baptist Church family where she played the piano. Nedra was a member of the Xi Xi Epsilon sorority that she was also very proud of and active in. Her greatest joy was chasing her children and grandchildren in all their endeavors. Nedra was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jeb, brother Hugh Donald Hibbitts and a grandson William David Craigmiles. Nedra leaves behind her sons: Mark Anthony Cornelius of La Veta, CO, Kyle Madison Cornelius and wife Nora of Throckmorton, TX and Tag Cornelius and wife DeeEtta of Dumas, TX; grandchildren: Alison Steward, Nicole Cornelius, Amy Schmoe, Alston Cornelius and Levin Cornelius; 9 great grandchildren and a host of other family members. The family suggest with gratitude that memorials be made to Memorial Hospice, 224 E 2nd, Dumas TX 79029. The family will be at 121 Cedar.