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Alice Ann <I>Nitschke</I> Cornwell

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Alice Ann Nitschke Cornwell

Birth
Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
Death
18 Dec 2011 (aged 91)
Texas, USA
Burial
Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA Add to Map
Plot
Sec 2, Lot 859, space 9
Memorial ID
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Alice Ann Wilder Cornwell, the former Alice Ann Nitschke, died on December 18, 2011 at the age of 91.

Alice Ann was born December 17, 1920 in Austin, Texas and attended the Austin Public Schools. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with highest honors in 1941 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Mortar Board, Orange Jackets, The Curtain Club and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Alice Ann was a Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Austin, a past President of The Helping Hand Society, a past President of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association and a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Alice Ann was very musical and always ready to play the piano for any occasion or sing-along. Her life exemplified her strong faith, and she shared her exuberant spirit, love of life and encouragement with others throughout her life. Her sweet presence and beautiful smile brought joy to all.

Alice Ann was predeceased by her beloved parents, Hilliare Francis Nitschke and Winnie Ramsey Nitschke; her first husband, Harry Wilder; her second husband, Ed Cornwell; and her grandson, David Davenport.

She is survived by two children, Dr. Hilliare Wilder of Sullivan, New Hampshire and Diane Wilder Howard and son-in-law James A. Howard of Austin; a granddaughter, Casey Davenport; a grandson, Bill Davenport, his wife, Leslie, and their three sons, Wilder, Jack and Whit, all of Austin; and a niece, Linda Burns of Sugarland, Texas. Alice Ann is also survived by many extended family members and friends who mourn her death.

A memorial celebration of Alice Ann's life will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church.

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Alice Ann Wilder Cornwell, the former Alice Ann Nitschke, died on December 18, 2011 at the age of 91. Alice Ann was born December 17, 1920 in Austin, Texas and attended the Austin Public Schools. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with highest honors in 1941 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Mortar Board, Orange Jackets, The Curtain Club and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Alice Ann was a Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Austin, a past President of The Helping Hand Society, a past President of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association and a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Alice Ann was very musical and always ready to play the piano for any occasion or sing-along. Her life exemplified her strong faith, and she shared her exuberant spirit, love of life and encouragement with others throughout her life. Her sweet presence and beautiful smile brought joy to all. Alice Ann was predeceased by her beloved parents, Hilliare Francis Nitschke and Winnie Ramsey Nitschke; her first husband, Harry Wilder; her second husband, Ed Cornwell; and her grandson, David Davenport. She is survived by two children, Dr. Hilliare Wilder of Sullivan, New Hampshire and Diane Wilder Howard and son-in-law James A. Howard of Austin; a granddaughter, Casey Davenport; a grandson, Bill Davenport, his wife, Leslie, and their three sons, Wilder, Jack and Whit, all of Austin; and a niece, Linda Burns of Sugarland, Texas. Alice Ann is also survived by many extended family members and friends who mourn her death. A memorial celebration of Alice Ann's life will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church. For those wishing to do so, memorial contributions can be made to the Helping Hand Home for Children, P.O. Box 4185, Austin, Texas 78765 or the charity of your choice
Alice Ann Wilder Cornwell, the former Alice Ann Nitschke, died on December 18, 2011 at the age of 91.

Alice Ann was born December 17, 1920 in Austin, Texas and attended the Austin Public Schools. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with highest honors in 1941 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Mortar Board, Orange Jackets, The Curtain Club and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Alice Ann was a Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Austin, a past President of The Helping Hand Society, a past President of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association and a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Alice Ann was very musical and always ready to play the piano for any occasion or sing-along. Her life exemplified her strong faith, and she shared her exuberant spirit, love of life and encouragement with others throughout her life. Her sweet presence and beautiful smile brought joy to all.

Alice Ann was predeceased by her beloved parents, Hilliare Francis Nitschke and Winnie Ramsey Nitschke; her first husband, Harry Wilder; her second husband, Ed Cornwell; and her grandson, David Davenport.

She is survived by two children, Dr. Hilliare Wilder of Sullivan, New Hampshire and Diane Wilder Howard and son-in-law James A. Howard of Austin; a granddaughter, Casey Davenport; a grandson, Bill Davenport, his wife, Leslie, and their three sons, Wilder, Jack and Whit, all of Austin; and a niece, Linda Burns of Sugarland, Texas. Alice Ann is also survived by many extended family members and friends who mourn her death.

A memorial celebration of Alice Ann's life will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church.

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Alice Ann Wilder Cornwell, the former Alice Ann Nitschke, died on December 18, 2011 at the age of 91. Alice Ann was born December 17, 1920 in Austin, Texas and attended the Austin Public Schools. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with highest honors in 1941 and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Mortar Board, Orange Jackets, The Curtain Club and Kappa Kappa Gamma. Alice Ann was a Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Austin, a past President of The Helping Hand Society, a past President of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association and a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Alice Ann was very musical and always ready to play the piano for any occasion or sing-along. Her life exemplified her strong faith, and she shared her exuberant spirit, love of life and encouragement with others throughout her life. Her sweet presence and beautiful smile brought joy to all. Alice Ann was predeceased by her beloved parents, Hilliare Francis Nitschke and Winnie Ramsey Nitschke; her first husband, Harry Wilder; her second husband, Ed Cornwell; and her grandson, David Davenport. She is survived by two children, Dr. Hilliare Wilder of Sullivan, New Hampshire and Diane Wilder Howard and son-in-law James A. Howard of Austin; a granddaughter, Casey Davenport; a grandson, Bill Davenport, his wife, Leslie, and their three sons, Wilder, Jack and Whit, all of Austin; and a niece, Linda Burns of Sugarland, Texas. Alice Ann is also survived by many extended family members and friends who mourn her death. A memorial celebration of Alice Ann's life will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church. For those wishing to do so, memorial contributions can be made to the Helping Hand Home for Children, P.O. Box 4185, Austin, Texas 78765 or the charity of your choice


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