of Proctor, AR
October 25, 1932 - September 1, 2024
Margaret Dixon Cordell, 91, of Proctor, AR died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR. She was born October 25, 1932 in Plumerville, AR, the first child of Zelma Cordelia Tucker and Andrew Leslie Dixon.
Mrs. Cordell attended business school in Memphis after graduating from West Memphis High School in 1951. She then began working as secretary to Mr. Dacus at Dacus Lumber Company in West Memphis, prior to moving to California to join her husband, who was stationed at Camp Roberts in Paso Robles, California. She also served as postmaster of the Proctor Post Office for 35 years and retired in 1991. After that, she became a full-time grandmother and Pastor's wife and was a member of Cypress Avenue Baptist Church.
She was wife and soulmate to Herman Derl Cordell, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage in December, 2011, just two months prior to his death in February, 2012. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her youngest sister, Betty McCaa of Little Rock, Arkansas and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Jane Norrell.
She is survived by her three children, Derlynn Harper (Gary) of Marion, AR, David Cordell (Becky) of Branson, MO and Beth Norrell (Tommy) of Smackover, AR. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Laura Woods (Rusty) of Oxford, MS, Zach Cordell (Katie) of Germantown, TN, Stephen Allison (Sarah Baker) of Marion, AR, Kristin Duckworth (Matt) of Little Rock, AR and Jodi Lee of Little Rock, AR; great-grandchildren, Lee Woods (Heather), Alyson Price (Cameron), Josh Woods, Peyton Williams, Baylee Jo Allison, Cooper Woods, Beckett Cordell, Jane Cordell, Andrew Cordell, Snowden Baker and Maggie Cordell and great-great-grandchildren, Ethan, Aubrey, and Ellie Woods and Karter and Elizabeth Price.
She was the sister of surviving siblings, Lois Croom of Marion, AR, Francis Caster of Tyronza, AR and Ralph Dixon (Lisa) of The Villages (Wildwood), FL.
She is also survived by special lifelong friends, Joyce and Jerry Kelso of Marion, AR and many other wonderful family members and friends. Mrs. Cordell never missed an opportunity to visit with all of these and made new friends daily!!
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9 Condolence(s)
Freda Malone Pritchard
Friday, October 25, 2024
I was about to leave Margaret a Happy Birthday wish when I saw this Obit and can hardly type the words for all the tears.. I am brokenhearted since I hardly get on fb to keep up with all the news! She and Herman were dear friends of my parents and next door neighbors for many many years. My deepest sympathy to her family if anyone sees this belated note!
Andy Luttrell
Friday, September 6, 2024
Prayers for the Cordell family,
Andy Luttrell
Barbara Partain Cook
Thursday, September 5, 2024
She was a sweet and gracious lady,
Karen L Cook
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Mrs. Margaret was our neighbor and my supervisor when I worked at the Proctor Post office. She was such a kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Larry & Charlotte Rose
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Margaret was the most friendly and giving person from the heart. She will be truly missed
Cathy Williams
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Mrs Cordell was a precious lady. I was blessed to love her and her family. Blessings wished for all of you as you celebrate her life! Love and prayers for all!
Linda Tucker Ford
Thursday, September 5, 2024
My heart broke when I was told of Margaret’s passing. She was a precious dear cousin that I know will be missed by so many that loved her.
She was a great lady in every sense of the word. My heartfelt sympathies to all her family and prayers for strength in the coming days, months and years. Because of my health I won’t be there and I’d really like to see you all! But you’re all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Bill Tucker
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
To all of the Family around Margaret Elizabeth Dixon Cordell. I have know Margaret all of my Life because she was one of my many Cousins. She was always a Precious Person who lived a long Life. My Condolences to the Family and I know she will be missed a lot.
Bill C Tucker
Ernest Byerly
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Dear David, Beth and Derlyn:
Please accept mine and Dot's sympathy on Margaret's passing.
She and Derl will be fondly remembered.
Buttons & Dot