Cora May Wise
June 24, 1942 – November 18, 2024
Cora “Corky” May Wise, 82, of Brownsville passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, in Scio. Cora “Corky” was born on June 24,1942 to Alvin D. and Virginia (McCree) in San Fernando, California.
She married John Wise. They raised their two boys in California, frequently going to the stock car races, camping and fishing in the Sierra Mountains. In the mid-70’s, she and John divorced. Corky moved with her parents and other family members to Brownsville. She worked at the City Hall, among other things. She lived in Brownsville for many years, she eventually followed family, including sister Bonnie to Cumming, Georgia. She later moved back to Sweet Home.
Corky will be remembered for her spunky red-headed nature, and her love for flowers, her sons, dogs, and grandchildren.
She is survived by her son John and wife Melissa, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son Jeff Wise.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com