The Cornells enjoy the distinction of being the largest alumni contributors to their alma mater, Rollins College. Their donations have funded the Cornell Hall for the Social Sciences, the Cornell Fine Arts Museum, and the Cornell Campus Center, which was formally dedicated last February. They also have given student scholarships and an endowed faculty chair in classics. Mr. Cornell graduated from Rollins in 1935, and Mrs. Cornell was an honorary alumna. She had a zest for life that was inspiring and an understanding of philanthropy that was reflected in the many causes she and George have supported.
Funeral arrangements are private.
A memorial service is planned at Rollins College at a future date. The family requests that any donations in Mrs. Cornell s memory be made to the charity of choice. The Cornell showcasing some of its finest pieces he Cornell Fine Arts Museum is now featuring Treasures , a selection of 150 of the best European and American objects from the Museum's distinguished permanent collection of 6,000 works. The exhibition will run through September 12. Click on their name to send a message.