Mrs. Cora Lee Santiago

10/19/1937 - 12/29/2022

Ms. Cora Lee Santiago, a resident of Lanett, AL, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Lanett, AL.

Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, January 6, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. (EST) from New Dimensions Worship Center, 5610 U. S. Highway 29, Valley, AL, with Bishop Donald Lancaster, Pastor/Officiating.

Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, Lanett, AL. Davis Memorial Mortuary of Valley directing.

Public Viewing is scheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Davis Memorial Mortuary Chapel.

Ms. Cora Lee Santiago was born in Chambers County, Alabama on October 19, 1937

to the late Ms. Ruby Bonner and George Richard Hutchinson, Sr. Ms. Cora Santiago departed this life on Thursday, December 29th, 2022 at her residence in Lanett, Alabama.

Ms. Cora Lee Santiago accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. She was a member of Triumph Holiness Church family which are located in Lanett, AL, Lagrange, GA, Hoganville, GA & Newnan, GA.

Ms. Santiago received her education in Lanett, AL and later relocated to Germany while married to her late husband Olvino Santiago. Ms. Santiago lived in Germany for 6 years and relocated back to Alabama. She then worked in the textile industry for over 40 years and retired

Cora Santiago believed in giving back to the community and being a servant of Christ. She volunteered at several nursing homes and gave away food/household items to those who needed it, especially during the holidays. She also donated to several charitable organizations, such as Feed the Children, Feeding America, St. Jude’s Children Hospital, police department, and American Cancer Society to just name a few. Ms. Cora Lee Santiago believed in supporting children advancing their education and contributed money to further education.

Ms. Santiago was preceded in death by her parents: Ruby Bonner (mother), George Richard Hutchinson, Sr. (father) and Gussie Lee Hutchinson (step mother); Three sisters: Ms. Jerelene “Jerry” R. Johnson Ramsey, Olivia Ann Wallace & Faye Woods ; Three brothers: Willie Jean Johnson, George Richard Hutchinson Jr. & Richard Hutchinson; One granddaughter-Daphne Rose; One great-grandson-Ty Mitchell

Cora Lee Santiago memories will forever be cherished by her only child, her daughter,

Ruby Mitchell of Lanett, Al; Son-in-law: Parrell Heard of Lanett, AL; 3 sisters: Joyce Sanders, Lillie Mae Hutchinson and Minister Mary Lisa Jackson all of New Orleans, LA; 3 brothers: Jessie Lewis Hutchinson, Robert Hutchinson & Henry Lewis Hutchinson all of New Orleans; 2 grandsons: Aundre Mitchell of Lawrenceville, GA & Desmond Mitchell of Atlanta, GA; Great grandchildren-Karmen Story of Trussville, AL; Jada Mitchell & Marquise Mitchell of St. Juliet, TN; Jehtia Reed of Atlanta, GA & great-great grandchild- Leila Isabelle Clark of St. Juliet, TN and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Services by Davis Memorial Mortuary of Valley.

 

Public Viewing

Jan
5
Davis Memorial Mortuary

305 W. F. Burns Drive
Valley Alabama, AL 36854

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Interment

Jan
6
Pine Hill Cemetery

22nd St SW
Lanett, AL 36863

Funeral Service

Jan
6
New Dimensions Worship Center

5610 20th Ave
Valley, AL 36854

12:00 PM