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Lottie Cordray Obituary

Lottie Clements Cordray RAVENEL - Lottie Clements Cordray died peacefully at her home in Ravenel on January 22, 2013 surrounded by her four children and her caregiver. She was 91. Beloved wife, cherished mother, grandmother, and good friend, she was born Lottie Marian Clements on June 25, 1921, the daughter of the late Edgar Lewis Clements and Marian Isabel Dukes Clements and Mamie Lenora Dukes Clements. She was the second of seven children. Lottie is preceded in death by her cherished husband of 40 years, John W. (Johnnie) Cordray. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Friday, January 25, 2013 from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 2 o'clock PM at Sauldam Baptist Church, 5945 County Line Road, Ravenel. Burial will follow at White Church Cemetery, Ravenel. Flowers will be accepted or memorial gifts may be made to Sauldam Baptist Church, 5945 County Line Road, Ravenel, SC 29470. Lottie graduated from Lynchburg High School and Winthrop College with a B.S. in Home Economics. In 1942, she arrived in the Ravenel/Yonges Island area to teach at St. Paul's High School. She spent time working as a Home Demonstration Agent for Clemson Extension Service for whom she had her own TV show and radio broadcast. On August 20, 1950, she and her sister Louise joined their hearts with Johnnie and Carlton in a double wedding in Lynchburg, SC. While rearing her four children, Lottie taught at Rantowles Elementary (serving as principal as well), Ravenel Elementary, R.D. Schroeder Elementary, Spann Elementary, and Newington Elementary influencing many students. She also taught Sunday School and G.A.'s (Girls' Auxiliary) for many years at Sauldam Baptist Church where she was an active member for 62 years. As a devoted wife and mother, Lottie enjoyed spending time at family events and dinners, fishing, doing many crafts, decorating for numerous occasions, and serving as the home handyman. Everyone was always welcomed at Aunt Lottie's house and given something to eat. She also supported her husband Johnnie at Cordray's Meat Market #10 on Heriot Street, Charleston, SC. She is survived by her four children: Marian Cordray of Summerville, John W. Cordray, Jr. (Harriet) of Ravenel, MaryLou Cordray of Ravenel, and Lenora Cordray Austin of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren William Lawrence Austin and John William Cordray, III; caregiver/companion CNA Geraldine Mack (Novelt); sisters Louise Holden and Betty Carmichael; brother Edgar Lewis Clements (Gwen); and sister-in-law Lenora Parker; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She will be sorely missed. She is predeceased by her sister Anne Clements; brothers George Clements and Robert Clements; son-in-law Larry Austin, and granddaughter Sarah Anne Austin. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25, 2013.

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Jodi Cogburn

February 7, 2013

Dear Marian,
I love you and I'm sorry for your loss. I will think of you always. :)
Love always,
Jodi Cogburn

Melvin Branham, Renee, Jodi Renee and Katie Cogburn

February 4, 2013

Dear Marian,
We are truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tyler Cogburn

January 31, 2013

Dear Marian,
You are a wonderful woman. I'm sorry for your loss. Thinking about you during this time.
Tyler Cogburn

Jack & Glenda Barnett

January 28, 2013

Dear Marian,
There is no loss like the loss of a mother. She has a place in your heart like no other. But there is peace in knowing that she is in a better place surrounded by the love of all the family that went before her and by her lord who knew it was time to take her home. I know your heart is aching and I am truly sorry for your loss.

Christina Platt

January 28, 2013

Dr. C and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Linda & Joe Schofield

January 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Remember the good times and hold your family close.

Nancy Copeland

January 26, 2013

Mary Lou,
You have been a good and faithful daugther. You gave your Mother many extra years of life in her home, not many would be willing to give up so much.

Lee Schad

January 25, 2013

My deepest sympathy for all of the family during your time of loss and sorrow.

Michelle Cordray DiMaio Jeff DiMaio

January 25, 2013

We are praying for all of you in such a difficult time. May God bring you peace and comfort now and in the days to come. I am so sorry we are unable to be there, but we send our love.

Fazell Mack

January 25, 2013

To The Cordray Family

Hold on tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Teresa Grooms

January 25, 2013

John & Harriet
So sorry to read about your Mom's passing.May God bless you and comfort you during this time of loss.Will be thinking of you.

Carolyn Dukes Wood

January 25, 2013

our condolences for all in the family.Lottie was a fine christian woman.She was beloved by all who knew her.She will be sincerely missed.

Rick Fogle

January 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sandy Moore

January 25, 2013

Mary Lou and all the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Sam and Sandy Moore

Moses Driggers

January 25, 2013

Mirian,So sad to hear about your mom an amazing Godly lady.I pray God will give you strength in this time.
Moses Driggers

Rebecca & Steven Myers

January 24, 2013

You will be dearly missed.Love,Steven and Rebecca Myers.

Carol and Kreg Gamble

January 24, 2013

What an amazing woman with so many life accomplishments, the best of which are her wonderful family. Our love and prayers are sent to surround you as Lottie is welcomed into Heaven.

Ira Rivers

January 24, 2013

Marion, John, Mary Lou and Lenora Ann: I was so sadden to hear about your Mom. I can't help but think of all the fun times we shared at her house and what a wonderful "second" Mom she was to so many of us. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Just always remember how loved she was by everyone that knew her. God bless each of you! We love y'all!
Vivian, Ira & Mattee Rivers

Karen Parker

January 24, 2013

To Marian, John & Harriet, Mary Lou, Lenora, William & John William,
What a blessing Aunt Lottie has been to me & my family. Always loving, always supportive, & always willing to help. So many fun times & good memories with her over the years. I am so sorry for your loss, as she will be greatly missed. Love & prayers to all, Karen

Herman,Shirley & Frances Webster

January 24, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Mrs. Hughes, Sarvis, Della, Lynn & Shirley

January 24, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dickie and Robbie

January 23, 2013

So sorry---- if there's anything we can do...

Bev Long

January 23, 2013

Marion,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Please accept my sincere sympathy at the loss of your very special mother.

January 23, 2013

To The Cordray Family,
May God Bless and Keep in you during the loss of your dear mother. Mrs. Cordray taught me at R.D. Schroeder during 1969 and she was a teacher that I never forgot. Mikell W., CT

Joyce Myers

January 23, 2013

Marion, John, Mary Lou and Lenora,
You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
I know that you will miss your Moma immensely. She was a very sweet lady and loved by everyone. She will be missed greatly.

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