MEMORIAL CEMETERY
ANDERSON COUNTY, TEXAS

Born:  11 December 1906 - Palestine, Anderson, Texas Died:  8 November 2002 Father:  James A. Lacy Mother:  Ella Burgess Spouse:  Edward Sheffield - 5 September 1933 Daughter:  June Bernette Sheffield Mother

Services for Corinne E. Sheffield, 95, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Gardner officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. Mrs. Sheffield died Friday at her home. She was born Dec. 11, 1906 in Palestine to James A. and Ella Burgess Lacy. Mrs. Sheffield graduated from Lincoln High School and attended the University of Southern California.  She was a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church for  84 years, serving as mission president, Sunday school teacher, vacation Bible school teacher and church clerk. Mrs. Sheffield was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sheffield; daughter, June Sheffield; and five siblings. She is survived by daughters, Bobbie Commodoe and Audrey Sheffield; son, Charles Sheffield; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Active pallbearers will be Roy Jamerson, Dedric Lacy, Eric Lacy, Paul Lawrence Lacy, James W. Page and Ronald Robinson. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.

Our beloved Corinne Edith Sheffield ascended to eternal peace at approximately 2:49 p.m. on November 8, 2002.  Corinne Sheffield, affectionately known as 'Aunt Coe', was born December 11, 1906 in Palestine, Texas.  She was one of six children parented by Ella Burgess and James A. Lacy.  At almost 96 years of age, she was the last living member of her nuclear family.  The day prior to her departure, she discussed her journey through 'Macedonia' en route to becoming 'an angel'. Corinne was united in marriage with Edward Sheffield on September 5, 1933.  Four children were born of this union:  Bobbie Jean Commodore, Charles Edward Sheffield, June Sheffield, and Audrey Eleanor Sheffield.  Her husband, Edward and daughter, June, predeceased her. Corinne will lovingly be remembered for her quiet intellect, generosity, serious wit and wisdom.  her creative writing is legendary.  Her joy of baking was evident in the treats she shared with many. Corinne completed all of her informal education in Palestine, Texas.  She also studied at the University of Southern California. Corinne was employed as a housekeeper most of her employment years.,  She supplemented her income by teaching shorthand/typing classes.  Corinne encouraged young people to pursue successful career paths. Corinne was a lifelong member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.  Her religious beliefs were unwavering.  her commitment and dedication to her church family were unconditional.  She served in numerous church positions, the last and longest as church clerk. Corrine's family grieves, but also rejoices at her obtaining her ultimate goal.  Her spirit will always remain strong within her children:  Bobbie (husband, Ernest) Commodore; Charles (wife, Eunetta) Sheffield; and Audrey Sheffield; her grandchildren:  Carolyn Faye Smith, Darryl (wife, Patricia) Jefferson, Michael (wife, Patricia) Jefferson, Patricia Jefferson, Donna Lewis, Ann (husband, Lionel) Daly, Charles Anthony (wife, Suzette( Sheffield, and Brett Sheffield; great-grandchildren:  Lisa Smith, Dana Smith Lacy, Damel Varick, Tekina (husband David) Bohmann, Kristopher Hudnall, Kirstie Hudnall, Tyrone Bergmann, Raven Bergmann, Jasmine Bergmann, Dashun Daly and Lake Mawu Sheffield; one great-great grandson, Damel Varick, Jr. and many special nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

The pictures and images used on the Memorial Cemetery pages were
furnished by the Anderson County Historical Commission and the pages
were compiled by Beverly Bailey Odom and Scott Fitzgerald.

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