Heaven got another angel when Willia Dene (Cornelison) Cook, aged 67, passed from this life to her heavenly home on October 26th 2012 after a valiant fight with Ovarian cancer. Her earthly pain having ended, she was greeted by her loved ones who had gone on before her: both parents; two infant siblings and an older brother, Dallas Cornelison. Willia is survived by her husband of 49 years, Lonnie Eugene Cook; daughter, Cindy and husband John TerMolen; son, Wayne and wife Amy Cook; five grandchildren, Kayla Fredericks, Brian and wife Kari, Angelica, Nick and Jaden Cook and three step grandchildren, Leatha Taylor, and Makayla and Morgan Smith. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Leta Cornelison; four sisters, Carolyn and husband Junior Lockman; Gail and husband Robert Mazurek; Sherril and husband Andres Cirilo; Paulette and husband Rick Dorland; Five brothers, Jessie and wife Amanda Cornelison; Gerald and wife Twila Cornelison; Dell Cornelison; Laverne and wife Linda Cornelison; Dwayne and wife Leah Cornelison; and one brother-in-law Don Cook and his companion Mary Plaster. Willia is also aunt to many nieces and nephews. Willia was born in Bruner, Mo. to Elmo and Ammie (Swearengin) Cornelison on October 11th, 1945. Willia graduated from Central high school and married her high school sweetheart, Lonnie, in 1963. Willia lived in several states due to Lonnie being in the Air Force but lived most of her life in Springfield, Mo. where she passed away. She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and nurturing demeanor that won the hearts of all who met her. She remains an inspiration and example to family and friends. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God and the love and prayers of family and friends carried her through to the end. She will always remain forever in our hearts. Visitation is scheduled from 6pm to 8pm at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral home on Monday October 29th, 2012. A service of remembrance will be held at 12:30pm Tuesday October 30th, 2012 at funeral home with burial to follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. A reception is planned at West Division Street Baptist Church following services. The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers and support from too many people to name them individually. Donations will be accepted in her name to the Gyn Cancers Alliance. www.gynca.org