ATHENS - Fern B. Cornell, 93, of Athens, died Monday, January 26, 2004, at Pine Hills Continuing Care Center of Nelsonville. Born October 2, 1910, in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Albert F. and Rosa Vandyke Ballinger. She attended ATHENS High School and was employed at Royal McBee for 40 years.She is survived by a sister-in-law, Ruth Ballinger of Athens; a niece Jaynie (Steven) Pidcock of Athens; two nephews, Charles W. (Lynn) Ballinger of Scottsdale, AZ; and James W. (Brenda) Ballinger of Buchtel.Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold K. Cornell, and her second husband, Raymond Cornell; a sister, Freda B. McDermitt; and two brothers, Wilfred H. Ballinger, and William P. Ballinger.There will be a private graveside service for family members only. There will be no calling hours at the request of the family. Arrangements are being handled by Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home, Athens.In lieu of flowers, you may send donations in Fernchr(39)s memory to Appalachian Community Hospice, 30 Herrold Avenue, Athens, 45701.