Born: July 7, 1945 - Deceased: September 24, 2026
Coralee Schneider, 81, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, July 7, 1945, in Belleville, IL, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Dammert Geriatric Center in Belleville, IL.
Coralee had a long, productive and interesting career as a trainer and supervisor with the Department of Public Aid for the State of Illinois. For nearly 4 decades, she did what she always did best – help others and bring a better quality of life to everyone she touched.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Parents: George B. and Margaret R., nee Roberts, Schneider
- Brothers:
- Elmer “Spike” A. Schneider
- George Schneider
Surviving is her:
- Daughter: Stephani Davis of Cornelius, NC (Husband Christopher Davis)
- Sister: Casey Rae of St. Louis, MO
- Grandchildren:
- Ryan Conley Williamson (Wife Madison Williamson) of Benson, NC
- Sydni Davis of Cornelius, NC
- Sophia Davis of Cornelius, NC
- Great-Grandchildren:
- Wesley Williamson of Benson, NC
- Charli Williamson of Benson, NC
- Niece: Jennifer Winders of Elmore City, OK (Husband Norman Winders)
- Great-Nephews:
- Samuel Gambichler
- Max Gambichler
Also missing her terribly are the other members of her local extended family; Taz and Sandy Wolsfelt of Belleville, IL and their children and grandchildren, and Steven Gambichler of Collinsville, IL. Cora was a firm believer that “it takes a village,” and her village loved and supported her unconditionally through thick and thin. She was a smart, salty and deeply independent tailor, seamstress, businesswoman and cook extraordinaire, and we will miss you more than we can say.
Services: Private Interment will be held.
4 Comments
Rest in peace Coralee with Tom and Clarence.
I just came across this and am so sad to hear this. We were kindred spirits and when my husband was Potentate of the Ainad Shriners, she took over most of the typing on a cookbook we sold as a fundraiser. I was so thankful to her and we sold three runs of the book. I also loved hearing her laugh. You are right, she was sassy and when she was real quiet and studying someone after they said something ridiculous, I always knew she was biting her tongue so she wouldn’t nail them. I will miss her.
Cora there was no one more fun to dine with, share gossip and decide what we needed to do to straighten out the world!
I will miss you more than I can say. Hugs
I worked with Coralee. She was the best trainer I had and a very sweet and fun lady. I know she will be missed.