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Pamela Cordell Obituary
She was born to Mike and Ellen Chrisman, September 17, 1959, in Wichita, Kansas. Pam graduated from Van Horn High School in 1977 and later in life received her BA in Elementary Education from Graceland University. She devoted her life to children as a paraeducator and teacher working in the Independence, Raytown and Kansas City School Districts as well as childcare centers for many years. Pam was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandma, wife and friend who loved singing, dancing, crafting, and gardening. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending Summit Park Church in Lees Summit, Missouri.
Pam was preceded in death by her father Mike Chrisman in 1981 and brother, Kevin Chrisman in 2008.
She is survived by her husband Duane Cordell of Independence; Her mother Ellen Chrisman of Independence; Her children Kimberly Miller, Michael Bryson, and David Bryson of Independence; Her stepchildren Dustin Cordell of Lee's Summit and Amanda Cordell of Kansas City; Her grandchildren Jordan Bryson, Rylan Bryson, Noah Bryson, Colton Bryson, Charles Miller, and Evelyn Bryson of Independence.
Her Celebration of Life will be 5 p.m., Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Buckner Town Hall, 32 South Sibley Street, Buckner Missouri 64016. Flowers and/or memorial contributions to 1503 W. Sheley Rd. Independence, Missouri 64052 or The Leukemia Foundation are equally welcome.
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Duane Cordell
April 14, 2021
This is Duane Cordell( Pam s husband) and I wanted to add more to my first entry. I can t stress enough how wonderful of a person she was. She was always smiling, full of joy and her kids and grandkids were here life. We attended Summit Park Church in Lee s Summit Mo and she was very devoted to the church. She had numerous friends in the church and she made sure she greeted each and everyone of them. We truly loved each other. It was a love so deep and even after she passed, the love is still deep. Pam I miss you so so much, but I know you are with Jesus, you are no longer sick and you don t have to suffer anymore. You are missed very deeply. RIP my love!!!!! Your loving husband Duane
Dusne Cordell
April 1, 2021
My name is Duane Cordell(Pam s husband). Pam was a wonderful wife, friend and a very caring person. I knew her for almost 6 yrs and married almost 5. I cherished every moment we had. She made me a better person, by being in my life. When we found out she had leukemia, I was with her to the very end. We had so hoped she would be cured, but it wasn’t god plan. I miss her very deeply, but I know she is with Jesus and she doesn’t have to suffer anymore. Before she died, I was scared to die, but now that I know she will be waiting for me, when my time comes I ll be ready. RIP my lovely wife!!!!!! I miss you deeply!!!!! Love you always!!!!!!! Dusne
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