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1932
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Mary CORDELL Obituary
88, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Jan 15, 2021. She was born in Wilmington, OH March 10, 1932 to Arthur O. Medley, Sr. and Madeline L. Medley nee Peele.
Mary graduated Wilmington High School, Class of 1950. She excelled in her secretarial training and skills. She worked at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for many years. She retired from Clinton Co Mental Health Ctr. She was united in marriage to Gordon Blaine Cordell, Sr. and they enjoyed 50 years of marriage together. She was a member of Zion Hill Church of God, Wilmington, which she loved and the Order of the Eastern Star. She always enjoyed crossword puzzles, word search and gospel music. She especially enjoyed socializing, laughing and getting loud with her family. Mom had a big smile, was very outspoken and would let you know what was on her mind. She also was sometimes generous to a fault. She loved her family truly. She was known by many as MawMaw or Aunt Mary.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband Gordon B. Cordell, Sr, sons Gordon B. Cordell, Jr and Don O'Neil Cordell, siblings Willard, Jenny, Virgil, James, Lydia, Cecil, Kathleen and Linda.
She is survived by daughters Leticia T.C. (Dennis) Thomas, Monroe, OH, and Sheila E. Cordell, Wilmington, brothers
Arthur (Ethel) Medley, Jr. and George (Linda) Medley, grandsons Aaron Cordell, Gordon B Cordell III, Gregory Williams, Jr., Cameron Cordell, Nicholas Black, bro-in-law Macey Cordell and sis-in-law LeGene Cordell nee Hamilton. A host of great and great-great grandkids, nephews and nieces, many other family and friends. Acknowledgement to her very special great-granddaughter & patient helper Za'Riah Williams.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements by Preston Charles Funeral Home 918 S .Main St, Middletown, OH. 513-217-7456.
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Antonio & Britney mclaurin & day day
April 9, 2021
Mrs.Mary was a wonderful soul who loved my son her great grandson very much and her and her daughter sheila always stepped in and helped when needed she will be missed day day took the news hard he loved his great grandma Mary.
Ankey
January 27, 2021
She was truly a amazing woman who we all loved and will miss her. Sending my love and condolences to the family
karen johnston
January 26, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kitten
January 26, 2021
She was my cousin but i called her aunt Mary she was so sweet to me
And always showed me so much love .
I used stay the night with TC
And we'd watch scary movies
And loved her cooking
She'd Always send dad
A plate of food
I'd go to church with them
I love U Aunt mary
U finally made to ur final resting place. Tell every1
That we all be join together
And R family circle. Be as 1
Hug my dad and Alden
An the rest of R family members
U got ur Crown
And u shall where ur Crown
Love kitten
Miranda
January 26, 2021
You was great to Donte' and his four grandkids. We will miss you dearly, we are so greatful for the time, we had to spend with you and her church family. Donte, kids, and I will always carry a speacial place in our hearts, for you, and how much you meant to us, how you was there for us.. Thank you for being a great person to Us.....May God be with your family during this time of grief. We love you, and will miss you dearly...❤
Kristi Gray
January 26, 2021
Rest Up Mrs. Mary. You will always have a special place in my heart. You were good to us kids when we werent even good to ourselves,and you never cast judgement on our bad choices. Your kindness never went unnoticed and you gave the "best life advice"! Rest up
Queen!
Jonda Copsey
January 26, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and you families that God may give you comfort in this difficult time.
Jonda McIntosh Copsey
Melissa Thomas Bryant
January 26, 2021
Extending heartfelt sympathy to Leticia Thomas and the entire family! Prayers that God provide comfort, love, and strength during this difficult time and the days after. Our love and prayers are with you! Love, Missey & Kenny
Lavina Smith
January 25, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Norma Smith
January 25, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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