Britt Cordell
10-07-2011The Rev. Britt Cordell, 96, passed away on Sept. 21, 2011.
He was born in Beebe to Henry and Ninnie Cordell, and was raised by Edward and Emily Cordell. He served in the ministry of the United Methodist Church for 65 years. Cordell served churches in several states, including Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Iowa and Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-five years, Velma; his parents; five brothers; two sons, Lonnie and Francis; and one son-in-law, Don Junke.
He is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Juhnke of Springdale and Sharon Albert and her husband, Cliff, of Beebe; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at Antioch Community Church, with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Methodist Children’s Home, 2002 S. Fillmore, Little Rock, AR 72204, or to a charity of your choice.
