Glenna Mae Cordell, of Cushing, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2008 in Tulsa at the age of 88 years.
The daughter of the late Charles Edward and Grace Stephens Fowler, Glenna was born on October 3, 1919 in Kiefer, OK.
When in third grade, they moved to Ripley, OK. Later moving to a farm, attending Free Silver School, graduating from eighth grade, later going to Ripley school.
She was a member of the Church of God.
She and her living sisters, Lorene, Florene & Blanche Hankins formed a quartet singing at various singing conventions and churches for several years.
She went to Enid in 1943, working at Marquise Studio for several years, which were famous for making school pictures. She attended the Church of God there.
The 9th of April 1944, she married Darrell D. Cordell.
She taught Sunday school for many many years. She loved children, had several who called her – later in life, “Grandmother” which she loved.
She was a homemaker, Girl Scout leader for years, a good neighbor and friend.
Her husband died in 1989, and being in ill health moved to Cushing in 1997 to be closer to her sisters.
She truly enjoyed the Church of God family there, making many new friends, loved her neighbors, her desire was to be a blessing to others.
Survivors include one sister, Florene Neal of Cushing and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother Gene and two sisters Thelma Fowler and Lorene Boyle.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 10:30 A.M. in the First Church of God with Reverend Kevin Clouse, pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery at Enid, OK.
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