Tiffany Yvonne Cornelius was born November 16, 1979 to the union of Crawford and Gwendolyn Raiford Cornelius in Columbia, South Carolina. God called this angel home to her resting place with Him and her parents on Sunday evening, January 17, 2021, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.
Tiffany attended Richland County Public Schools. She was a 1998 graduate of W.J. Keenan High School, Columbia, South Carolina. She went on to continue her education at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina and graduated CUM LAUDE with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree. She continued her education by attending Carolina College of Health Sciences School of Medical Technology in Charlotte, North Carolina. She graduated SUMMA CUM LAUDE with a Certificate in Medical Technology. After graduation, Tiffany became employed with Palmetto Health Richland as a Laboratory Technician. She worked faithfully until she was no longer able to do so due to her health.
Tiffany attended Ridge Hill Baptist Church, the family church, when her health permitted her to do so. She continued to financially support the church when she could not attend. Tiffany was an exceptionally smart and talented young lady with a humble spirit. She has always been a fun-loving person and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She started bowling at an early age. This was an activity that she especially enjoyed with her dad. She loved to eat and enjoyed eating at fancy restaurants. Like her mother she was quite the social butterfly. She enjoyed entertaining and socializing. Also like her mother she was artistic and very creative. Tiffany was a Delta Debutante at age 16. Despite being a Delta debutante, she became a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. November 2000 at Winthrop University. She was also involved in several activities on campus to include student government. Tiffany was an inspiration to many, she spoke volumes without saying a word and was strong in her spirit. One whose eyes were filled with love.
Tiffany was preceded in death by her parents, Crawford Cornelius and Gwendolyn Yvonne Raiford Cornelius.
She leaves to mourn her passing her four siblings, Stephanie (Harvey) of Columbia, S.C., Brandon (Ebere) Cornelius, Irmo, SC Crawford Cornelius III, Lexington, SC and Valda Thomas, Columbia, SC; two aunts, Cleo Rogers, East Orange, N.J., Orabelle Daniel, Aiken, S.C.; one uncle, Clarence (Charlotte) Raiford, Aiken, S.C.; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and friends
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