Christine Mattie Yeatts Cornette

Christine Mattie Yeatts Cornette, 91, longtime resident of Roanoke, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. She was born in Copper Hill, VA and resided in Franklin, VA for the last seven years of her life. Christine and her husband, William (Bill) Cornette, were members of Bonsack Baptist Church for many years. She cherished her Sunday School class and her close friendships there.

Christine was a model wife and homemaker. Her greatest joys were listening, serving, and caring for others, especially her children, grandchildren, and husband. Despite suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for over 50 years, she selflessly raised two daughters and four grandchildren, was active in a local garden club, and served in numerous roles through her church’s ministries. Doctors marveled at her ability to lead a happy and productive life despite the condition. Even when experiencing intense pain, she would not complain, but continued to help those she loved. One of Christine’s greatest desires was for her children and grandchildren to love the Lord and to have a relationship with our savior, Jesus Christ.

Christine is predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Bill. She is survived by her two daughters: Ellen Clary (Mike) of Emporia, VA, and Rosemary Blankenship (Robert) of Forest, VA; four grandchildren: Jason Coleman, Christopher Coleman (Raye), Danielle LaPrad (Brett), and Matthew Blankenship (Ashley); and numerous great-grandchildren.

A funeral service to honor her life will be held on Saturday, November 30th at 2pm at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem. The family wishes to express deep gratitude for her caregivers Flossie Hall, Rachel Howell, Shirley Lee, and Lisa Newsome; the staff at The Village at Woods Edge; and her hospice care team.