Carrianna C. Worthy
73, Prentiss
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in the Daniel R. King Cemetery for Carrianna C. Worthy, 73, of Prentiss, who died on Monday, Jan. 17, at her residence. Rev. Ken Hickman officiated at the services. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until the time of the services on Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Daniel R. King Cemetery.
She was born on Feb. 3, 1948, in Houston, Texas, to Fred and Catherine Stout Cornelson. An avid reader, she surrounded herself with books and especially enjoyed romance and mystery novels. She will be remembered as an excellent cook and her family has fond memories of the delicious goodies she made, such as Martha Washington candy, Divinity and an array of jams and jellies. She was also known for her delicious homemade cornbread and cream corn. She was a retired seamstress, having worked at garment factories and also the Pioneer company in Columbia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Catherine Cornelson; husband of over 50 years, Cleatus Earl Worthy, and sister, Freddie Lynn Bass.
Survivors include her son, Fredrick Earl (Vicki) Worthy of Vidalia, La.; three daughters, Ryda Catherine Worthy (Terry) of Foxworth, Rachel Elizabeth Worthy (Keli) of Brandon and Sarah Frances Broome (Jeffery) of Prentiss, and sister, Melanie Glosson of Seminary. "Nana Anna", as she was affectionately called, also leaves behind her grandchildren, Katelyn Rose Worthy, Abigail A. Worthy, Halyn Beall, Zachary Beall, Joseph Powell, Kerri Powell, Joshua Broome, Justin Broome and Tyler Broome, and seven great-grandchildren.
Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.saultersmoorefuneralhome.com.
Saulters Moore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
