Dorothy Cornett

Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek Him with all their heart. Psalm 119:1-2. Mama C or Ms. Dot was known to many while they were growing up with her children, Linda, Andy and Dennis. There were often many taken into her home just like her own children. Ms. Dot was often sought after by not only her own family, but her extended family for wisdom and encouragement. She truly loved youth and was always there to share her experience and hope to those who needed it. She will be missed dearly. Dorothy Muller Cornett was born in El Dorado, Ark., on May 28, 1925, and died on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. In 1942, she moved with her family to Baton Rouge, where she worked for Exxon through World War II. Afterward, she moved into construction as an estimator. She retired from PL Waller in 2005 at age 79. She lived her remaining years with her daughter and son-in-law, Linda B. and James A. Mehaffey in Baton Rouge. Dorothy Muller Cornett was preceded in death by her parents, Charles W. and Hattie S. Muller; and brother, Ralph A. Muller. Survived by her sister-in-law, Sylvia Muller; her brother and sister-in-law, Charles Raymond Muller and Evelyn Muller; daughter and son-in-law, Linda B. and James Mehaffey; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Joseph A. Cornett and Dennis P. and Toni Cornett; six grandchildren, Kathy M. Sparks and husband John, Patrick J. Mehaffey and wife Jessica H. Mehaffey, Dennis P. Cornett II and wife Ashley St. Romaine Cornett, Jessica Erin Cornett, Heather Andel Cornett and Ashley Nicole Cornett; and three great-grandchildren, Lawren Hinton Mehaffey, Sabina Kate Mehaffey and Jesse James Mehaffey. She is also survived by an adopted son, Paul Russell Viger, his wife, Gail Marino Viger, and their daughter, Danielle Viger. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Tuesday, July 29, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. until service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Tommy French. Burial in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Pallbearers will be Dennis Paul Cornett II, Patrick J. Mehaffey, James A. Mehaffey, Paul Russell Viger, Brian Bruce, Pat Waller, and John Sparks. She was a member of Jefferson Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Jefferson Baptist Church, 9135 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 or a favorite charity in her memory.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
5pm8pm 073008 11am2pm

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
2pm

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Memorial Contributions

Jefferson Baptist Church
9135 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70809