Kimberly Cornelius Obituary

Kimberly Cornelius attended Amarillo High School in Amarillo, TX. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Kimberly Cornelius.

Graduation Year	Class of 1985
Date of Passing	(unknown)
About	Kimberly Jane Cornelius, 38, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 16, 2006. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Llano Cemetery. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Palo Duro Baptist Church in Wildorado with Dr. Ron Muller, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Kimberly Jane was born Aug. 29, 1967, in Amarillo to Patty Robertson and Hallen "Tuck" Cornelius. She lived in Amarillo all of her life. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1985. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from West Texas A&M University. Kimberly Jane taught school at River Road and Randall High School. She also taught Sunday school at Paramount Terrace Christian Church. Kimberly Jane loved her son and family. She was intelligent, dedicating her early adult life to her education and career. She had a lot to offer in the way of support to family and friends. She was strong and persevered through life's obstacles. She was generous, kind and a good listener. She will be remembered for her sweet voice and her willingness to make sacrifices for others. Survivors include a son, Tyler May; Tyler's father, Eric May; her parents, Patty and Claude Robertson, all of Wildorado, and Tuck Cornelius of Amarillo; a sister, Karen Shepherd; nieces, Kristen and Kaylee Shepherd; a brother-in-law, Mark Shepherd, all of Amarillo; and many loving uncles, aunts and cousins. The family suggests memorials be to NAMI - Texas Panhandle Alliance for the Mentally Ill, P.O. Box 7733, Amarillo, TX 79114-7733. Amarillo Globe-News, March 19, 2006