Natalie Cornett

December 2, 1946 - February 1, 2021

Natalie Cornett, age 74, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. She was born on December 2, 1946 in Polk County, Florida, a daughter of the late Ralph Maurice Piper and the late Willa Mae Hicks Piper. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church and retired after working as an In Home Aide Supervisor with Appalachian Regional Health Care and Gentiva Health Care. Natalie loved to play cards and Bingo with her friends. She enjoyed bowling and going to events at the Avery Senior Center. Natalie loved to go and listen to the Johnson Brothers and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Wayne Sidney Cornett; Two Brothers, Lanny Piper, Ralph Piper, Jr. Natalie leaves behind to cherish her memory her: Daughter, Michelle (Mike) Clark of Newland, NC, Son, Michael (Kim) Johnson of Crossnore, NC, Sister, Darlene (Shane) Thompson of Lakeland, FL, Grandsons, Blake (Leedia) Johnson of Crossnore, NC, Cade (Jamie Jennings) Johnson of Crossnore, NC, Granddaughter, Mikaela Johnson of Crossnore, NC. Services for Natalie Cornett will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 3:00 pm at the Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Greene officiating. The service will be available on the Oak Grove Baptist Church of Newland, NC Facebook page. Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will be following the State’s COVID guidelines. All guests attending the service must bring and wear a mask. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Avery Senior Center. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Cornett family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Natalie and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121