Betty Mae Reese

When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.

On Monday May 17, 2021 Betty Mae Reese answered the call from our Heavenly Father. He whispered come home. Betty was born November 15, 1923 in Warsaw, North Carolina to Ben and Martha Kornegay. Betty had one son, the late John Kornegay, Sr, one sister, the late Martha and one brother, the late Willie Kornegay.

Betty received her education in North Carolina and here in Delaware. She was a faithful member of the Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Larry Vaughan. Betty was the oldest member of Mt. Sinai. Betty was a quiet worshiper. She had a sweet smile and whatever you needed you only had to ask. Betty worked with the Senior Warriors for Christ, The Missionary Ministry and the Nurses's Ministry. Her Sunday on duty as a nurse she would come fully dressed in her Nurses Uniform.

Betty worked as a domestic worker for the Rizzo Family. She was treated as one of the family after working for them for so long.

Betty will leave her memories cherished by her two grandsons, John Kornegay, Sr. and Ernest Kornegay, Sr. Grandchidren; Derrick, Tina, Jonathan, John, Brandon, Bradley, Betty, Ricky, Ernest, Dawn and Kara. A host of great grandchildren, The Rizzo Family, and the Mt. Sinai Church Family and nieces, nephews and friends. Special thanks to her caregivers, Sheryl Taylor and Sherna Francis

Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday May 29, 2021 at 10 am, viewing 9-10 am at Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, 3079 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720. Masks are required. At the request of the family, today's

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