OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma civic leader, Terri Cornett passed away on Thursday after a battle with cancer.
Cornett served as First Lady for Oklahoma City during her husband, Mick Cornett’s final term as mayor.
The two met in Tulsa, where Terry worked in advertising.
During her time in Oklahoma City, she immersed herself in community organizations, including serving as Development Consultant for Allied Arts.
Former OKC Mayor Mick Cornett and Terri Cornett, with members of Allied Arts. Image courtesy Allied Arts
Her coworkers at that organization released a statement shortly after Cornett’s death.
“Joining community, civic and cultural leaders across the state, the staff and board of Allied Arts profoundly mourns the loss of Terri Cornett. We had the great pleasure of working closely with Terri over the course of nearly 10 years. As Development Consultant for Allied Arts, Terri brought her sales and marketing acumen – along with her positive and kind spirit – to our fundraising efforts, elevating our donor management, prospecting and stewardship practices.
In addition to managing a significant donor portfolio representing $2 million in contributions and employee giving campaigns, Terri played an instrumental role in new and exciting endeavors for Allied Arts including: winning the national nonprofit fundraising challenge, Brackets for Good; facilitating partnerships with major local and national companies as well as celebrities; and securing a piece of public art in downtown Oklahoma City to commemorate the Allied Arts 50th anniversary.
We have sadly lost one of the most resolute and effective advocates for the arts in Oklahoma. In addition to her unrelenting passion and energy to champion on behalf of cultural, health and education causes, Terri was a friend to all – always sharing a genuine smile and her generous heart to anyone she encountered. We will miss Terri; the grace and compassion that she brought to Allied Arts cannot be replaced.”
Sunny Cearley, President Allied Arts
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