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Cecile Cordner Obituary

Cecile Badousek Cordner went home to be with the Lord Jesus on January 14, 2008. Cecile was born in Nebraska on February 10, 1911 and went to Weslyan College, majoring in music. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta for 78 years. She married Douglas Badousek in 1932 and they moved to Houston in 1933. She loved Texas and Houston became her home. She was a member of Riverside Methodist Church and sang in the choir and quartet. She also sang with the Houston Chorale for many years. She moved to The Woodlands and joined The Woodlands Methodist Church in 1985. She enjoyed her time with the choir and traveled to Austria with them to sing. She loved dancing and sports-baseball being her favorite. Cecile was a treasure to her family. A wonderful mother, a loving grandma and great grandma (GG), she is survived by her three children, Barbara Greene, Douglas Badousek and wife Betty, and Janice Rodgers and husband Sonny, all of Texas; sister, Zola Nelson and husband Art; grandchildren, Sunny Rodgers and partner Lesa, Sandra Kelly and husband Ken, and Samantha Andersen and husband Chris; five great grandchildren, Erin, Leah and Sarah Kelly and Rebekah and Rachel Andersen; step grandchildren, Sheila and Keith Clemons; great granddaughter, Iana Clemons; her beloved nieces, Nancy Camacho of New Jersey and Marilyn Kainer of Houston. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 18, 2008 in the chapel of Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer. Interment will follow in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Star of Hope Mission.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jan. 16, 2008.

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Diedre Gilbert

January 16, 2008

Well, what can I say. We had our picture made together on Thanksgiving and decided that the next "special" occasion we got together would be special because we were going to have a margarita together. I said to her, "You know how much I love you, don't you," and she said, "Yes, and I've loved you since the first day I met you." I felt the same about her. How could you NOT love Cecile. What a classy lady, and just so much fun. She was a joy to be around. I will miss her sooo much, so I can imagine what the family feels. When you have someone who was such a "presence," and that earthly presence is gone, we're left with such wonderful memories that will give us joy and make us laugh until we go meet those who have gone before us. I expect the only problem that Cecile has had since she left us is getting use to those heavy, fluffy, wings. When I think of her, I only see her smile and hear her laughter. What a way to be remembered! All of you certainly have my condolences, losing this special, gentle soul; but she is comfortable in her new "digs," - healthy, smiling, and I hope, dancing ...

Renee McPherson

January 16, 2008

Sandy, Erin, Leah, Sarah, and Ken:
Grandmothers are so very special. I know that GG will be with you always, in the heart and soul of you. I know you will miss her, but try and feel her joy and peace now that she is with Jesus. Hold fast to your memories and know that your friends are right here for you.
Deepest sympathy
Renee and Pat McPherson

Lesa Styles

January 16, 2008

God bless you, Cecile. You were such a blessing to everyone around you ... your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and everyone else that called you their own. Heaven is a better place with you ... and no doubt the angels are smiling. We love you and will miss you so much, Lesa & Sunny

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