Danna Corey, 85-years-old of Knox, Indiana, died Monday, January 1, 2018 in Knox, Indiana. She was born Wednesday, March 9, 1932 in Watseka, Illinois, Daughter of the late Jefferson Clark and the late Pearl(Allen) Clark.
On August 30, 1949 in Carrolton, Kentucky Danna married Pete Corey, they shared a wonderful 68 years together, he preceded her on November 21, 2017.
Danna enjoyed doing crafts, flowers and crocheting. Danna was the first Drum Majorette of Knox High School Marching band. Danna greatest passion was spending time with her family and grandchildren. She worked as a House wife and at Byer’s Florist.
Surviving are Daughter, Debbie Corey of Churubusco, Indiana, Daughter, Della(George) Mammarella of Knox, Indiana, Daughter, Holly(John) Bochnicka of North Judson, Indiana, 5 grandchildren, two of which she raised: Corey McLaughlin of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Leah(Corey) Simon of Haubstadt, Indiana, Kelly(Jim) Bolenbaugh of Columbia City, Indiana, Lindsay Berndt(Steve Pompy) of Griffith, Indiana, George Scott(Lauren) Mammarella of Colorado Springs, Colorado, 2 great-grandchildren Keith Simon and Lauren Pompy, Sister, Charity Fleming of Attica, Indiana and several nieces and nephews of the Corey and Clark side.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul “Pete” Corey and parents Jefferson and Pearl Clark, brother Denny Clark and sister Dixie Lockridge.
Friends will be received 9:30 AM till time of service, Friday, January 5, 2018 at the at the Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Knox, Indiana.
Services will be held at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11 AM with Rev. Bruce Bennett officiating.
Interment will follow in the Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland, Illinois .
Contributions may be made to the Knox Center Township Fire Department or the Knox Band Boosters.
