Thurzia Corker

Thurzia Russell Corker age 65 of Rison, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Baptist Health Hospital. She was born June 26, 1943 in El Centro, California, raised in Portales, New Mexico, and lived most of her life in Austin, Texas. She was the daughter of the late W. L. Buck Mathis and Georgie Brown mathis. thurzia was an exceptional sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. No matter who you were or how she knew you she made a special place in her heart and family just for you. Her gardening skills could make a desert resemble the Garden of Eden and her cooking could win awards. She was an exquisite homemaker who was loved by all. Her family and friends will rejoice in her memory as she will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Corker is survived by her husband, Leland Corker, of Rison, Arkansas, whom she married on July 10, 1982; one son, Mark pitchford of Rison, Arkansas; three daughters, Leanna Socia of Rison, Arkansas, Debbie Machado and Brenda Dubois, both of Austin, Texas; three brothers, Walter mathis of Dallas, Texas, Jerry mathis of Houston, Texas, Glen mathis of Turlock, California; two sisters, Alene Cunningham of Houston, Texas, Linda Smith of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren, Julie Kennedy, Samuel Machado, Jessica Machado, Brittany Norris; two great grandchildren, Madison Kennedy, Jonah Kennedy. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby mathis and Melvin mathis.

A celebration of her life will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Buie Funeral Chapel with Brother Wade Totty officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery at Rison. Visitation is 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Buie Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216. Please share your sentiments in person or on the guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.