Julie Rhodes Cornelison passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at UAB following a brief illness.
Julie was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1975. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and caretaker to all. She cared deeply for the people in her life and was always willing to put needs of others before her own. Her love for her family and her care for those around her were defining part of who she was. The kindness and compassion she shared will remain a lasting part of her legacy.
Julie is survived by her beloved husband, Reuel Cornelison; her daughters, Ashley Rhodes and Lori Rhodes Copeland (Chuck); her stepchildren, Michael Cornelison (Renee), Mary Ellen Lonetz, and Jeff Cornelison (Dana); her grandsons, Gannen Rhodes, Gage Hearn, and Evan Copeland; and her brother Eddy Oliger.
She is also survived by her nieces, Robin Howard Watson (Zach) and Amanda Oliger Schafer (Joseph); nephews, Brad Oliger, Chris Oliger (Kim), Joey Willis, and Trey Howard.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley Cockburn Oliger and Julius Oliger; brother, Tim Oliger; sister Rhonda Oliger.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Julie’s beloved friends, Lisa Willis and Nicole Willis for their support during this difficult time.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 3-4 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 4 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Home Care Council of Northwest Alabama in Julie’s memory.
