Cornelia Monika Krezencia Clayton

Shirley Short planted 5 trees in memory of Cornelia Monika Krezencia Clayton . - February 14, 2026

Plant trees for Cornelia Monika Krezencia Clayton

To my Cornelia... your light and love for me will never be forgotten. Sisters are all flowers from a different garden. You were an extraordinary woman that brought joy to many of us. Thank you for seeing my worst and still stood by me. Thank you for always protecting me when I needed you. You were my biggest cheerleader when I thought I could not go on at times. From childhood secrets to adult dreams, we've shared it all. You knew my heart and my love for all things. Thank you for always letting me know what an amazing human being I am despite all the pain I carry inside. You showed me how to let go and have peace with all things. I admire and respect how you waited to say goodbye to all of us before you crossed over. Thank you for loving me sister and I'll forever keep your spirit alive. Love you Cornelia your little Goge Roenella ❤️🌺💜🥰🇩🇪

Auntie Cornelia, one of my favorite memories with you was in May 2023 when we were together for Helga's Celebration of Life event in Augusta, Georgia. We were together with family and the vibes were happy and loving. May you rest in peace. I love you and appreciate everything you did for me and our family.

With profound sadness and peace, I share this message of love for my eldest sister who courageously walked a path unpaved and wholeheartedly loved God. I will miss her daily sweet messages, her humor and encouragement, and most of all her unconditional love.

May we always remember: It looks like an Eternity, But it's a SHORT trip. Enjoy Life, lead with love and be Kind.

My dearest Connie - you were loved. You are now free. I love you. Your little sis. - Shirley B. Short

Shared thoughts: Barely the day started and it's already six in the evening. Barely arrived on Monday and it's already Saturday. ...and the month is almost over. ...and the year is almost over. ...and already 40, 50 or 60 years of our lives have passed. ...and we realize that we lost our parents, friends. ...and we realize it's too late to go back. So...lets try, despite everything, to enjoy the remaining time. Let's keep looking for activities that we like. Let's put some color in our grey. Let's smile at the little things in life that put balm in our hearts. And despite everything, we must continue to enjoy with serenity this time we have left. Let's try to eliminate the afters... I'm doing it after. I'll say after. I'll think about it after. We leave everything for later like "after" is ours. Because what we don't understand is that: Afterwards, the coffee gets cold. Afterwards priorities change. Afterwards, the charm is broken. Afterwards, health passes. Afterwards, the kids grow up. Afterwards parents get old. Afterwards, promises are forgotten. Afterwards, the day becomes night. Afterwards, life ends. And then it is often too late. So...let's leave nothing for later. Because still waiting to see later, we can lose the best moments, the best experiences, best friends, the best family. The day is today. The moment is now. We are no longer at the age age where we can afford to postpone what needs to be done.

With a heavy heart, I mourn the loss of my sister, Connie. My heart is broken, yet filled with gratitude for the life she lived and the bond we shared.

Connie was more than my sister—she was my confidant, my constant, and a piece of my soul. We shared a closeness that words can't fully capture, a bond built on love, understanding, laughter, and years of shared life. I find comfort and happiness in knowing she lived fully and boldly, and that I was lucky enough to walk beside her for so much of that journey.

I will miss her in ways only a sister can miss another—every memory, every inside joke, every quiet moment and loud laugh. Though she is no longer physically here, our bond does not end. It lives on in my heart, in my memories, and in the love that will always connect us.

Forever my sister. Forever my heart

Michaela

With heavy hearts, our family mourns the loss of our beloved sister, sister-in-law, and aunt, Connie. Words feel small in the face of how much she meant to us.

Connie lived her life with a wild and vibrant spirit that could never be dimmed. She laughed loudly, loved deeply, and brought energy and color wherever she went. We find comfort and even happiness in knowing she truly lived—on her own terms, with passion, courage, and authenticity.

Though our hearts ache with her absence, we are forever grateful for the memories she gave us and the joy she brought into our lives. Our family will miss her more than words can express—her presence, her laughter, her fire. Life will never feel quite the same without her.

Connie's spirit will live on in our hearts, in our stories, and in the love that binds our family together. She was deeply loved, and she will be deeply missed—always. From our family Chantel, Michaela, Edward, Monique, Jayden and Max