Mrs. Cora Mae Dent Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cora Mae Dent was born on December 20, 1942, to the union of Bobby and Beulah Vance in Bruce, Mississippi. She moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the age of twelve. Cora received her formal education at Roosevelt Middle School and Lincoln High in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She accepted Christ at an early age. On August 10, 1971, Cora Mae Vance united in holy matrimony with Matthew Dent in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They spent twelve wonderful years together until his passing on February 23,1983. She later met her life partner, Willie Weddle. She was employed by St. Mary's Hospital as a dietitian for over 25 years until her retirement. In her leisure she enjoyed traveling and hosting family gathering. She was well known all over Milwaukee for her Friday night fish frys at Willies Club Deville. Cora Mae Dent departed this life on February 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bobby, and Beulah Vance; husband, Matthew Dent; two sisters, Bobbie Vance and Rosemary Vance; brother, Willie Vance; grandson, Corey Vance; four nephews, Dennis Lee, David Lee, Antonio Vance, and Granville Vance. She leaves to cherish her life partner, Willie Weddle; daughter Renee Vance; son, Andre Vance; granddaughter, Rochee Olive; great grandchildren, Keori Vance, Corey Vance Jr.. Morgan Vance; stepchildren, Steven and Radika Weddle of New York, Lamonte Weddle of Denver, Co, Craig Dent, Trisha Dent, and Tracie Dent; sister, Flora Lee; brothers, Tommy and Gloria Vance, Sammy Vance, and Elmer Davis of St. Louis, Mo. She will be forever loved by her extended family and friends.

Mrs. Cora Mae Dent

December 20, 1942 - February 26, 2022