Thelma Marie Gambrel Cordell
June 25, 1927 - April 12, 2017Thelma Marie Gambrel Cordell, 89, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Knox County, Kentucky, on June 25, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Cleo Lawson.
She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Cordell; two children: Walter J. Cordell and John H. Cordell; and a grandson, Dawayne Cordell.
She is survived by four children: Patricia (Ben) Hensley of Berea, Lucy Ellen Cordell of Gray, Alice (Doug) Holman of MI, and John David Cordell of Owensboro; seven grandchildren: Connie, Angela, Tim, Tina, Tracie, Becky, and April; 13 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren.
Celebrated in life, she is Home at last.
A special thanks is extended to all staff of the Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation Center and to Cyndi, Tri- County Hospice nurse.
To honor the memory of Thelma Cordell, the family suggests contributions to Tri-County Hospice VNA P.O. Box 2328 London, KY 40743.
Victoria Couch
Posted at 00:21h, 15 AprilSo sorry prayers for you and your family love you Miss Lucy call me anytime.
Mark Stanley
Posted at 00:59h, 15 AprilWe were truly saddened to hear about the passing of Thelma. Our prayers and heart felt condolences go out to the family. Love always, Mark, Kathy & Gauge.
Victoria Mckenzie
Posted at 01:05h, 15 AprilI am so very sorry to hear this. I thought so much of Thelma.She sure was very special to me. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.
Jackie Crawford
Posted at 02:50h, 15 AprilThelma was such a wonderful friend. I loved her so very much. She took me in as one of her own. She was so Blessed to have such a wonderful family. When we worked together all she could talk about was Angie, Connie and Alice. I will never forget her getting a speeding ticket coming home from work one night. She dared to me tell – we laughed about it all the time. She would say David would never let me live it down. She said he would always tell her not to fly. I look forward to seeing her in HEAVEN.
Tracie Smith
Posted at 03:33h, 15 AprilMy mamaw was the most amazing grandmother a kid could ever wish for. When I was little growing up in Michigan, I used to tell everyone I was from KY because that’s where my mamaw lived and where I felt my roots were. My memories of KY and my family and her house gave me nothing but happiness and shaped the person I am today. She was strong, beautiful and resilient and stubborn. A true Kentuckian. I could not be the oman I am today without her guidance and influence in my life, as well as my mothers. She was God’s gift to our family.
Jay and Mary
Posted at 20:32h, 16 AprilSuch a blessing for Ora to have met Thelma and her family, she was a precious lady. And we are so grateful and blessed to be a part of it and share this time together. Love alway Jay and Mary and Family.
Randy Gregory
Posted at 02:09h, 17 AprilSo sorry to hear of Thelma’s passing. Her and the family are special to me and I am glad that I got the chance to know them. You are in my prayers.
Diane Cottrell
Posted at 13:37h, 17 AprilThelma was a sweet lady and will be missed. Her family is in my prayers.
Cyndi Miller
Posted at 02:51h, 18 AprilIt was my pleasure to have had the opportunity to meet Ms.Thelma and her daughters. I helped to care for Ms.Thelma and they, in turn, helped to inspire my belief that there is still good in this world. Kindness radiated from them all. I believe that the Lord places us where we need to be and where we are needed the most. I am blessed to have been a part of Ms.Thelma’s life.
Mary and Bev
Posted at 04:23h, 18 AprilLucy, Pat, and Alice. We are so thankful that God allowed our paths to cross, and that we were able to have the wonderful privilege to know your wonderful mother. She was a pleasure to be with, and it was nice to have a coke a cola partner. 🙂 Thank you for including Ora in your times of visit that you had with your mother. You haven’t lost her; because you know where she is. She is now healed and restored, and it will not be long until you are reunited with her, and what a family reunion that will be! We love you all, and we are praying for peace, comfort, and strength for you all.
Vicky Saunders
Posted at 13:40h, 18 AprilWe are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our love and prayers go out to all of the family. ~ Mike and Vicky
Peggy Messer, Tri County Hospice
Posted at 01:24h, 21 AprilSo sorry to find your moms bed empty and learn of her death. She was a pretty lady.