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Lucille S. Cordell
November 27, 1922-September 10, 2018



Mrs. Lucille S. Cordell, 95, of Waco passed away Monday, September 10, 2018. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 10:00 am at OakCrest Funeral Home, with Ernie Christie and Bobby Wheat officiating. Burial will be at 3:00 pm at Hillcrest Garden of Memory Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas. Visitation will be at OakCrest Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM.

Lucille was born November 27, 1922 in Irene, Texas. She was the oldest of three children born to Albert H. and Annie (Krause) Schronk. She grew up in the Brandon Community. She married the love of her life, Ralph Cordell on March 8, 1941 in Hillsboro, Texas. Lucille was a faithful member of the Lakeshore Church of Christ in Waco, Texas.

Lucille was active in the farming operation with her husband. She also worked for the Texas Department of Agriculture as an enumerator for 22 years.

Lucille’s greatest joy was her family. She loved spending time with each and every member. Her hobbies included cooking, sewing, decorating, quilting, painting, gardening and entertaining.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, parents and her youngest sister, Myrtle Brunton.

She is survived by her children, daughters; Shelly Medley and husband Chris of Searcy, Arkansas, and Brenda Williford and husband Ted of Waco, Texas; son, Allen Cordell and wife Ginger of Hillsboro, Texas; grandchildren: Melanie Simons and husband Len of China Spring, Texas; Ralph A. Cordell, Jr. and wife Amber of Hillsboro, Texas; Jennifer Kidd and husband Nathan of China Spring, Texas; Jeff Williford and wife Kim of Lindsey, Texas; Joshua Medley and wife Amanda of Mountain Home, Arkansas; and Zachary Medley of Searcy, Arkansas. She also leaves behind to cherish her memory, 11 greatgrandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter, a sister, Opal Daniels and husband Alton; sister-in-law Cecil Wilson and a host of nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers are Len Simons, Derek Dumas, Dillon Dumas, Brandon Simons, Cody Williford, Casen Williford, Jeff Williford, Cole Kirk, Zach Medley, Josh Medley, Ralph Cordell, Nathan Kidd and Stephen Ketchum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the charity of your choice.

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