Hilda Ruth Cornelius, 76, of Waco passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. A memorial services will be held at a later date in Rochester, NY.Hilda was born October 29, 1939 in Rochester, NY to Charles Frank and Gladys (Daniels) Hess and married Richard Cornelius on March 15, 1958 in Rochester, NY. She managed Dairy Queens in Bellmead, Marlin and Waco and later worked at Shipley's Donuts in Bellmead. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters.Survivors include her husband, Richard Cornelius; her children, Judy Graham and husband, Gordie, Lloyd Cornelius and wife, Kathy, Richard Cornelius Jr. and wife, Angela, Arthur "Art" Cornelius and wife, Denise and Charles Cornelius; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren.