Kathi L. Tigler Cornell, 70, of West Point passed away at 3:57 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in her home, following a lengthy illness.
She was born Nov. 6, 1954, in Lafayette, daughter of the late Ernest C. and Dorothy L. Moore Tigler. She married David Cornell on Dec. 31, 1981, in Lafayette. He preceded her in death Feb. 9, 2020.
Kathi was a graduate of Tri-County High School with the class of 1972. She most recently worked in registration at St. Elizabeth Hospital for 15 years. Prior to that she was employed 15 years as a bus driver for Tippecanoe County School Corp.
Kathi’s life was family based and she loved ‘raising’ and supporting her grandchildren in their activities. Kathi had a great sense of humor, was sassy, stubborn and loved life. One of her other biggest joys was spending time in Hobby Lobby, she loved to shop and browse there.
Surviving are two daughters, Katie (Jeremy) Miller and Ashley Reece, both of Lafayette; and grandchildren, Jackson Reece, Mac McIntosh, MaCayla McIntosh, Paisley Miller and Mariah Miller, all of Lafayette, and Clayton Miller serving with the Air Force stationed in Wichita Falls, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband David; and brother Ernest C. Tigler Jr.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate, 9700 N. State Road 55, Wingate. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m., with Pastor Eric Schneider officiating.
Memorial contributions may be directed to West Point Fire & Rescue.
Visit us online at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or share a memory.
