She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Reaves, Jr. in San Antonio, Texas. She attended the University of Texas, Austin, and received a degree in Home Economics and a Master of Library Science.
She was married to the love of her life John Pim for 49 years. She was a librarian for Fort Worth Public Library for 34 years and served as the church librarian at Travis Avenue Baptist Church for 25 years.
Cornelia enjoyed reading, needlepoint and cross stitch. She was active in the Sanctuary choir and Praisingers choir at the church.
Along with her husband she enjoyed traveling and camping visiting many places in the USA and around the world.
In addition to her husband she is survived by stepbrother William Mack, stepsister Maryanna Christie (Lou) and several nephews and nieces.
The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 12 at 2:00 pm in the Great Room at Travis Ave. Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to the the library or the Praisingers choir at Travis Ave. Baptist Church.