Mrs. Mabel LeCornu was the best teacher I ever met. She taught me at Hume Fogg High School. I was in her typing class. She had more patience with her students than all the other teachers combined. She treated all her students with the same respect she expected to receive from them. She never raised her voice and never got upset. She was without a doubt the best. I think of her all the time and am thankful for having known her. She will be missed.
By Our beloved Joseph Patrick Pat Abel., Find A Grave Contributor...now in Heaven....See his Memorial Page, please. Click on his name below.
I am leaving the above that Joseph kindly, lovingly created her Memorial.
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I, too, had Mrs. Mabel LeCornu as a great influence to me as a student at Hume Fogg Vocational & Technical High School. She was our Guidance Counselor, and in my Junior and Senior year, I worked as an " aide" to her in the Guidance Office. She talked softly, with a gentle caring approach to all students needing " guidance" of their class courses and career options. She knew how to draw your best attributes out to the forefront, without you realizing it maybe what your parent or parent's wanted from you but if you do not like the courses to take you into a job market...she asked questions. Her approach was if you like what you do, you will excel in it, be a happier, productive student to become a future employee. She offered assistance on college choices even if you thought there was no way to afford, or entertain college. But, she had her resources to assist you, often leading you to change your career path. If you believe in yourself as she did...you found a new friend in her. You discovered much about yourself to pursue the college even if it was to begin with night classes, a Community College.
She earned her BA and Masters Degree.
I mentioned her name at home, my mother said, " I had her as a teacher during my time at Hume Fogg". I told Mrs. LeCornu, she laughed as I think I suggested how long have you been here. We had a good laugh. There were two more teachers, I had, my mother had... I shared that with each, Mrs. Mary O Blazer, and Miss Minnie Bell Owen, together they remembered my mother, the red haired girl with the spunk.
I appreciate and miss the times we shared during my time at Hume Fogg with dedicated teachers, our Principal, Mr. A.D.Hancock along with a great bunch of great student body....
Today, Hume Fogg is Hume Fogg Magnet School.
Thank You for the education, conversations, guidance , laughs, we shared together Mrs. Mabel LeCornu. You still are Remembered....and Loved. Your Student, Carolyn
“The Tennessean” Nashville, Tennessee Monday, November 20, 2000 Jackson, Tn. LECORNU, MABEL C. – A native of Weakley County and resident of Jackson, Tennessee since 1960. Died of heart failure after a period of brief hospitalization in Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on November 17, 2000. Mrs. LeCornu was born in Greenfield, Tennessee on December 22, 1908. Following graduation from high school there, she embarked on a career of teaching and public service that would extend over almost 50 years. In 1933, already a seasoned elementary school teacher, she moved to Nashville where she worked as an employee of the state government and continued to pursue her education objectives through oo-duty study. She also engaged in part-time teaching in various settings. In 1947, she joined the faculty of Hume-Fogg High School, which she served with distinction for 27 years; first as teacher of business and social studies and later as the head of guidance and counseling. Retiring from full-time employment in 1974, she then participated in a broad range of community-based civic and church activities. In 1980, she and her husband, Samuel Byron LeCornu, whom she married in 1933, moved to Jackson and full retirement. Mr. LeCornu, also a Weakley County native, died in 1986. Mrs. LeCornu’s education attainments included both B. A. and M. A. degrees from George Peabody College and a J. D. degree, earned through evening study at the Nashville situs of the University of Tennessee College of Law. An active member of several education fraternal organizations, she was a nominee for National Best Teachers’ Award and enrolled in Who’s Who in Tennessee in 1958. Significantly, at a memorable celebration of her 90th birthday in Jackson, in December 1998, she received letters of recognition from the President and First Lady of the United States, the Vice-President of the United State, the Governor of Tennessee, the Mayor of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County and the Mayor of Jackson. Mrs. LeCornu is survived by her sister, Jewell Clements Turner of Jackson; her son, Colonel John LeCornu, U. S. Marine Corps (Ret.) of Annapolis, Maryland; three granddaughters, by Virtue of Colonel LeCornu’s marriage to Linda Lou Webb of Washington, D. C., Laura LeCornu Hancer of Istanbul, Turkey, Diane LeCornu Dematatis of Washington, D. C., and Jennifer LeCornu Carrieri of Annapolis, Maryland; one great-grandchild, Alexander Arthur Dematatis of Washington, D. C. A fourth grandchild, Joann Elizabeth LeCornu, died in 1996. Interment Highland Cemetery in Greenfield. Visitation with the family Tuesday, Novembr 21, 2000 from 9:00 til 10:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Greenfield, Tn. (901) 235-2224
By Our beloved Joseph Patrick Pat Abel., Find A Grave Contributor...now in Heaven....See his Memorial Page, please. Click on his name below.
I am leaving the above that Joseph kindly, lovingly created her Memorial.
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I, too, had Mrs. Mabel LeCornu as a great influence to me as a student at Hume Fogg Vocational & Technical High School. She was our Guidance Counselor, and in my Junior and Senior year, I worked as an " aide" to her in the Guidance Office. She talked softly, with a gentle caring approach to all students needing " guidance" of their class courses and career options. She knew how to draw your best attributes out to the forefront, without you realizing it maybe what your parent or parent's wanted from you but if you do not like the courses to take you into a job market...she asked questions. Her approach was if you like what you do, you will excel in it, be a happier, productive student to become a future employee. She offered assistance on college choices even if you thought there was no way to afford, or entertain college. But, she had her resources to assist you, often leading you to change your career path. If you believe in yourself as she did...you found a new friend in her. You discovered much about yourself to pursue the college even if it was to begin with night classes, a Community College.
She earned her BA and Masters Degree.
I mentioned her name at home, my mother said, " I had her as a teacher during my time at Hume Fogg". I told Mrs. LeCornu, she laughed as I think I suggested how long have you been here. We had a good laugh. There were two more teachers, I had, my mother had... I shared that with each, Mrs. Mary O Blazer, and Miss Minnie Bell Owen, together they remembered my mother, the red haired girl with the spunk.
I appreciate and miss the times we shared during my time at Hume Fogg with dedicated teachers, our Principal, Mr. A.D.Hancock along with a great bunch of great student body....
Today, Hume Fogg is Hume Fogg Magnet School.
Thank You for the education, conversations, guidance , laughs, we shared together Mrs. Mabel LeCornu. You still are Remembered....and Loved. Your Student, Carolyn
“The Tennessean” Nashville, Tennessee Monday, November 20, 2000 Jackson, Tn. LECORNU, MABEL C. – A native of Weakley County and resident of Jackson, Tennessee since 1960. Died of heart failure after a period of brief hospitalization in Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on November 17, 2000. Mrs. LeCornu was born in Greenfield, Tennessee on December 22, 1908. Following graduation from high school there, she embarked on a career of teaching and public service that would extend over almost 50 years. In 1933, already a seasoned elementary school teacher, she moved to Nashville where she worked as an employee of the state government and continued to pursue her education objectives through oo-duty study. She also engaged in part-time teaching in various settings. In 1947, she joined the faculty of Hume-Fogg High School, which she served with distinction for 27 years; first as teacher of business and social studies and later as the head of guidance and counseling. Retiring from full-time employment in 1974, she then participated in a broad range of community-based civic and church activities. In 1980, she and her husband, Samuel Byron LeCornu, whom she married in 1933, moved to Jackson and full retirement. Mr. LeCornu, also a Weakley County native, died in 1986. Mrs. LeCornu’s education attainments included both B. A. and M. A. degrees from George Peabody College and a J. D. degree, earned through evening study at the Nashville situs of the University of Tennessee College of Law. An active member of several education fraternal organizations, she was a nominee for National Best Teachers’ Award and enrolled in Who’s Who in Tennessee in 1958. Significantly, at a memorable celebration of her 90th birthday in Jackson, in December 1998, she received letters of recognition from the President and First Lady of the United States, the Vice-President of the United State, the Governor of Tennessee, the Mayor of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County and the Mayor of Jackson. Mrs. LeCornu is survived by her sister, Jewell Clements Turner of Jackson; her son, Colonel John LeCornu, U. S. Marine Corps (Ret.) of Annapolis, Maryland; three granddaughters, by Virtue of Colonel LeCornu’s marriage to Linda Lou Webb of Washington, D. C., Laura LeCornu Hancer of Istanbul, Turkey, Diane LeCornu Dematatis of Washington, D. C., and Jennifer LeCornu Carrieri of Annapolis, Maryland; one great-grandchild, Alexander Arthur Dematatis of Washington, D. C. A fourth grandchild, Joann Elizabeth LeCornu, died in 1996. Interment Highland Cemetery in Greenfield. Visitation with the family Tuesday, Novembr 21, 2000 from 9:00 til 10:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Greenfield, Tn. (901) 235-2224
Mrs. Mabel LeCornu was the best teacher I ever met. She taught me at Hume Fogg High School. I was in her typing class. She had more patience with her students than all the other teachers combined. She treated all her students with the same respect she expected to receive from them. She never raised her voice and never got upset. She was without a doubt the best. I think of her all the time and am thankful for having known her. She will be missed.
By Our beloved Joseph Patrick Pat Abel., Find A Grave Contributor...now in Heaven....See his Memorial Page, please. Click on his name below.
I am leaving the above that Joseph kindly, lovingly created her Memorial.
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I, too, had Mrs. Mabel LeCornu as a great influence to me as a student at Hume Fogg Vocational & Technical High School. She was our Guidance Counselor, and in my Junior and Senior year, I worked as an " aide" to her in the Guidance Office. She talked softly, with a gentle caring approach to all students needing " guidance" of their class courses and career options. She knew how to draw your best attributes out to the forefront, without you realizing it maybe what your parent or parent's wanted from you but if you do not like the courses to take you into a job market...she asked questions. Her approach was if you like what you do, you will excel in it, be a happier, productive student to become a future employee. She offered assistance on college choices even if you thought there was no way to afford, or entertain college. But, she had her resources to assist you, often leading you to change your career path. If you believe in yourself as she did...you found a new friend in her. You discovered much about yourself to pursue the college even if it was to begin with night classes, a Community College.
She earned her BA and Masters Degree.
I mentioned her name at home, my mother said, " I had her as a teacher during my time at Hume Fogg". I told Mrs. LeCornu, she laughed as I think I suggested how long have you been here. We had a good laugh. There were two more teachers, I had, my mother had... I shared that with each, Mrs. Mary O Blazer, and Miss Minnie Bell Owen, together they remembered my mother, the red haired girl with the spunk.
I appreciate and miss the times we shared during my time at Hume Fogg with dedicated teachers, our Principal, Mr. A.D.Hancock along with a great bunch of great student body....
Today, Hume Fogg is Hume Fogg Magnet School.
Thank You for the education, conversations, guidance , laughs, we shared together Mrs. Mabel LeCornu. You still are Remembered....and Loved. Your Student, Carolyn
“The Tennessean” Nashville, Tennessee Monday, November 20, 2000 Jackson, Tn. LECORNU, MABEL C. – A native of Weakley County and resident of Jackson, Tennessee since 1960. Died of heart failure after a period of brief hospitalization in Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on November 17, 2000. Mrs. LeCornu was born in Greenfield, Tennessee on December 22, 1908. Following graduation from high school there, she embarked on a career of teaching and public service that would extend over almost 50 years. In 1933, already a seasoned elementary school teacher, she moved to Nashville where she worked as an employee of the state government and continued to pursue her education objectives through oo-duty study. She also engaged in part-time teaching in various settings. In 1947, she joined the faculty of Hume-Fogg High School, which she served with distinction for 27 years; first as teacher of business and social studies and later as the head of guidance and counseling. Retiring from full-time employment in 1974, she then participated in a broad range of community-based civic and church activities. In 1980, she and her husband, Samuel Byron LeCornu, whom she married in 1933, moved to Jackson and full retirement. Mr. LeCornu, also a Weakley County native, died in 1986. Mrs. LeCornu’s education attainments included both B. A. and M. A. degrees from George Peabody College and a J. D. degree, earned through evening study at the Nashville situs of the University of Tennessee College of Law. An active member of several education fraternal organizations, she was a nominee for National Best Teachers’ Award and enrolled in Who’s Who in Tennessee in 1958. Significantly, at a memorable celebration of her 90th birthday in Jackson, in December 1998, she received letters of recognition from the President and First Lady of the United States, the Vice-President of the United State, the Governor of Tennessee, the Mayor of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County and the Mayor of Jackson. Mrs. LeCornu is survived by her sister, Jewell Clements Turner of Jackson; her son, Colonel John LeCornu, U. S. Marine Corps (Ret.) of Annapolis, Maryland; three granddaughters, by Virtue of Colonel LeCornu’s marriage to Linda Lou Webb of Washington, D. C., Laura LeCornu Hancer of Istanbul, Turkey, Diane LeCornu Dematatis of Washington, D. C., and Jennifer LeCornu Carrieri of Annapolis, Maryland; one great-grandchild, Alexander Arthur Dematatis of Washington, D. C. A fourth grandchild, Joann Elizabeth LeCornu, died in 1996. Interment Highland Cemetery in Greenfield. Visitation with the family Tuesday, Novembr 21, 2000 from 9:00 til 10:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Greenfield, Tn. (901) 235-2224
By Our beloved Joseph Patrick Pat Abel., Find A Grave Contributor...now in Heaven....See his Memorial Page, please. Click on his name below.
I am leaving the above that Joseph kindly, lovingly created her Memorial.
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I, too, had Mrs. Mabel LeCornu as a great influence to me as a student at Hume Fogg Vocational & Technical High School. She was our Guidance Counselor, and in my Junior and Senior year, I worked as an " aide" to her in the Guidance Office. She talked softly, with a gentle caring approach to all students needing " guidance" of their class courses and career options. She knew how to draw your best attributes out to the forefront, without you realizing it maybe what your parent or parent's wanted from you but if you do not like the courses to take you into a job market...she asked questions. Her approach was if you like what you do, you will excel in it, be a happier, productive student to become a future employee. She offered assistance on college choices even if you thought there was no way to afford, or entertain college. But, she had her resources to assist you, often leading you to change your career path. If you believe in yourself as she did...you found a new friend in her. You discovered much about yourself to pursue the college even if it was to begin with night classes, a Community College.
She earned her BA and Masters Degree.
I mentioned her name at home, my mother said, " I had her as a teacher during my time at Hume Fogg". I told Mrs. LeCornu, she laughed as I think I suggested how long have you been here. We had a good laugh. There were two more teachers, I had, my mother had... I shared that with each, Mrs. Mary O Blazer, and Miss Minnie Bell Owen, together they remembered my mother, the red haired girl with the spunk.
I appreciate and miss the times we shared during my time at Hume Fogg with dedicated teachers, our Principal, Mr. A.D.Hancock along with a great bunch of great student body....
Today, Hume Fogg is Hume Fogg Magnet School.
Thank You for the education, conversations, guidance , laughs, we shared together Mrs. Mabel LeCornu. You still are Remembered....and Loved. Your Student, Carolyn
“The Tennessean” Nashville, Tennessee Monday, November 20, 2000 Jackson, Tn. LECORNU, MABEL C. – A native of Weakley County and resident of Jackson, Tennessee since 1960. Died of heart failure after a period of brief hospitalization in Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on November 17, 2000. Mrs. LeCornu was born in Greenfield, Tennessee on December 22, 1908. Following graduation from high school there, she embarked on a career of teaching and public service that would extend over almost 50 years. In 1933, already a seasoned elementary school teacher, she moved to Nashville where she worked as an employee of the state government and continued to pursue her education objectives through oo-duty study. She also engaged in part-time teaching in various settings. In 1947, she joined the faculty of Hume-Fogg High School, which she served with distinction for 27 years; first as teacher of business and social studies and later as the head of guidance and counseling. Retiring from full-time employment in 1974, she then participated in a broad range of community-based civic and church activities. In 1980, she and her husband, Samuel Byron LeCornu, whom she married in 1933, moved to Jackson and full retirement. Mr. LeCornu, also a Weakley County native, died in 1986. Mrs. LeCornu’s education attainments included both B. A. and M. A. degrees from George Peabody College and a J. D. degree, earned through evening study at the Nashville situs of the University of Tennessee College of Law. An active member of several education fraternal organizations, she was a nominee for National Best Teachers’ Award and enrolled in Who’s Who in Tennessee in 1958. Significantly, at a memorable celebration of her 90th birthday in Jackson, in December 1998, she received letters of recognition from the President and First Lady of the United States, the Vice-President of the United State, the Governor of Tennessee, the Mayor of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County and the Mayor of Jackson. Mrs. LeCornu is survived by her sister, Jewell Clements Turner of Jackson; her son, Colonel John LeCornu, U. S. Marine Corps (Ret.) of Annapolis, Maryland; three granddaughters, by Virtue of Colonel LeCornu’s marriage to Linda Lou Webb of Washington, D. C., Laura LeCornu Hancer of Istanbul, Turkey, Diane LeCornu Dematatis of Washington, D. C., and Jennifer LeCornu Carrieri of Annapolis, Maryland; one great-grandchild, Alexander Arthur Dematatis of Washington, D. C. A fourth grandchild, Joann Elizabeth LeCornu, died in 1996. Interment Highland Cemetery in Greenfield. Visitation with the family Tuesday, Novembr 21, 2000 from 9:00 til 10:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Greenfield, Tn. (901) 235-2224
