Photo courtesy of Sanders Funeral Service - Kingfisher
Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Nov 18, 1935 – Jan 7, 2026
Maureen Seay Kordis of Kingfisher went to heaven to be with the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Maureen was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma on November 18, 1935, to Navy Chaplain Lon and Maurine (Seay) Johnson.
At the age of six on December 7,1941 she lived near the Pearl Harbor Naval Base when it was attacked by Japan. She had positive memories of the many places she lived growing up. She spent time in Cody, Wyoming with her maternal grandparents. She graduated from Guthrie High School in 1953. She earned an associate’s degree and worked as a secretary at the Noble Institute and later at Tinker AFB.
She met Herbert Kordis at a Tall Club dance. It was love at first sight. They were married August 24, 1968. They established a home near Cashion. Together they worked on the farm and raised two children.
She always loved animals especially horses and dogs. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, and reading.
Maureen is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Charles Johnson; her sister, Florence Turner, and her nanny and longtime family friend, Effie Heil.
She is survived by her husband Herb; daughter, Kim DeGust and husband Robert; son, Michael Kordis and wife Kendra; grandsons, Stephen Hurlbut and wife Silvia, David Hurlbut, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2:00pm, Monday January 12, at the Cashion Christian Church followed by burial at Kingfisher Cemetery. Under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Cashion Christian Church at 511 E S Stoner Blvd; Cashion, OK 73016 or to Samaritan's Purse at P.O. Box 3000; Boone, NC 28607 or on-line at samaritanspurse.org.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sheri Duncan
January 11, 2026 | Lawton, OK | Family
I remember she was a fantastic aunt I love her deeply
Sheri Duncan
January 11, 2026 | Lawton, OK | Family