Corine F. Christian 1927-2022

She was born Sept. 27, 1927, in Kemper County, Miss., the daughter of Willie and Annie Braxton. Mrs. Christian came to Youngstown at an early age.

She united in marriage to Mr. Otis C. Christian Sr. on Jan. 15, 1947. This marriage was blessed with six children.

Mrs. Corine F. Christian was a member of the Ebenezer Memorial Missionary Baptist Church of Dallas Texas and a longtime member of Antioch Baptist Church in Youngstown.

Mrs. Christian worked for over 40 years of her life at various jobs. She was employed by the Ursuline Mothers, Furniture Land and Coat Factory, and became a seamstress for Master and Rondinelli Tuxedo. Mrs. Christian finished her journey as a childcare provider for the state.

Mrs. Christian was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ruth for Harvest Lodge 26.

Mrs. Christian leave behind three daughters, Mrs. Cora (Edward) Stewart of Lorain, Mrs. Gloria (David) Jenkins of Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Golie (Henry) Stennis of Youngstown; and a son, Mr. Robert (Verleda) Christian of Rowlett, Texas. Mrs. Christian has 26 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and 40 great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Ann West of Nevada, Mrs. Inez Cauley of California and Mrs. Lula (James) Hardy of Indiana; three sisters-in-law, Nancy Potter of Youngstown, Carolyn Brewer of Maryland and Diane Christian of Youngstown; and a brother-in-law, Larry Christian of Norfolk, Va.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Annie Braxton; her husband, Otis C Christian Sr.; two sons, Joseph Christian and Otis Christian Jr.; her sister, Elma Scott; brother, Perry Braxton; two grandsons, Dontaue Pack and Kendrick Stewart; and one great-grandson, Larry London.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Antioch Baptist Church, 110 Funston St., Youngstown. A celebration of life will follow at 11 a.m. Due to the pandemic, guests are asked to wear masks and observe social distancing.

Ministry of comfort, service and love entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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