Tyrina Leigh Cornwell

Tyrina Leigh Cornwell, 20, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, October 15, 2009, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

A native and life-long resident of Jonesboro, Tyrina was Assistant Manager of Subway on Southwest Drive in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother Doris Washington.

Survivors include her parents: Cathy and Wil Amiths of Jonesboro;

Her father: David Washington of Jonesboro;

1 son: Javiar Liggins of the home;

1 daughter: LaToya Liggins of the home;

2 brothers: Dameon Washington and Demarius Flowers, both of Jonesboro;

1 sister: April Flowers of Jonesboro;

Her maternal grandmother: Shirley Cothern of Greers Ferry; and

Her paternal grandfather: Fletcher Washington of Jonesboro;

Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Allen Elkins officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery.

Active pallbearers include: Derrick Washington, Eric Washington, Cedric Washington, Mike Warren, Rico Haggins and Corey Ross.

Visitation will be held Saturday afternoon from 1:00-2:00 prior to the service.

For lasting memorials, the family asks for consideration be given to a memorial fund established in Tyrina’s name at Liberty Bank in Jonesboro.