In Loving Memory of Cornelia “Connie” Marie Corkill ~ September 27, 1950 – May 11, 2025

Connie Marie (Tamburin) Corkill, 74, Houston, Texas, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother (CiCi), passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Connie brought light into every room she entered – with her big hair, booming voice, electric energy, and even bigger heart. Her vivacious spirit, warm hugs, and joyful laugh were signature traits that made her unforgettable to all who knew her.

She was a proud cheerleader and 1968 graduate of Ingleside High School, growing up in the South Texas coastal area. She also received a cosmetology degree and license from Del Mar College.

Connie dedicated her life to her family, friends, and her community. Whether she was cheering from the sidelines, volunteering at local schools, or pouring her heart into her passion for arts and crafts, she did it all with unmatched energy and grace. Her creative spark lit up countless craft shows through her business, “Connie’s Cuties,” where each piece told a story of love and laughter.

She was joined in marriage on June 26, 1971 to Rogers Corkill, the love of her life, and he survives. They celebrated 54 wonderful years together. Also surviving are their cherished sons: Roger Corkill II, Josh Corkill (Monica), and Nick Corkill (Marita). CiCi was a proud, doting grandmother to her treasured grandchildren: Isabelle and Luke of Castle Rock, Colorado; Max, Kaylee, Miles, and Kendall Marie of League City, Texas.

Connie also leaves behind her siblings: Stephanie Caraker (Charlie), Anthony Tamburin, Linda Julos, Alma Cartwright, and Vincent Tamburin, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins, who she adored. She is reunited in eternal peace with her loving parents, Anthony Sam Tamburin and Shirley Ann Wyatt Tamburin, and her dear stepmother, Clara Jacoby Tamburin.

To know Connie was to love her – and to be loved by Connie was to be truly blessed. Her legacy of joy, generosity, and sparkle will live on through the many lives she touched.

In lieu of flowers, Connie’s heartfelt wish was for friends and family to honor her by donating blood at their local blood bank—offering the precious gift of life to those in need.

A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 1pm – 5pm at Ashton Gardens 18002 Clay Rd Houston, Texas 77084
(come and go as you please)