Racine – Corinthia “Corinza” Townsend, 77, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on January 24, 1936, daughter of the late Ben and Florence (nee: Sullivan) White. She had been a Racine area resident since 1974.Corinza’s joy in life was derived by spending time with her family and doting upon her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved singing spiritual gospels, and watching television games shows. Corinza was a member of Holy Disciple Pentecostal Church.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Otis Townsend Sr., her children, Mildred (Kenneth) Price, Alphanzo Townsend, Joanne Townsend, and Garry (Leslie) Townsend; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; sister Mildred Taylor; and brother Monroe White; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her son Otis Townsend Jr., her sisters Ethel Lee and Beatrice Pride; and her dear friend Clifton Taylor.
Homegoing services will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2014 with Pastor A.W. Scaife officiating. Interment will follow at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Visitation in the funeral home will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Dawn Lackey says
Millie & JoAnne, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you to and your families.
Dawn
Bobbie Simmons says
A Bright Star my Aunt Corinza is. She will always be in our hearts and prayers.
Love the Simmons Family
Armintta Franklin says
Millie and family, I pray the love our Heavenly Father will comfort your hearts during this difficult time.
God bless each of you!
jessica wilson says
My prayers are with you garry and the family. She will be truely missed but not forgotten.
jessica wilson says
My prayers are with you garry and the family. She will be truely missed but not forgotten.