Ina West Cordrey's Obituary
Ina West Cordrey
Age 89 of Millsboro, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Ina was born on December 31, 1933, in Georgetown, DE, daughter of the late James A. West, Sr. and Clara W. West. After graduating from Georgetown High School, Ina worked for the telephone company as an operator. She married the love of her life, John S. (Jack) Cordrey, on October 3, 1953. Together they owned Cordrey Ford Company in Millsboro. She was a devoted homemaker to her husband Jack, and their sons, John H. and Keith. Ina was a long-time member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and served on the altar guild for many years.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cordrey was predeceased by her husband, John S. Cordrey, brothers, James A. West, Jr. and Harold L. West, and grandson, Tyler J. Cordrey.
She is survived by her sons, John H. Cordrey and his wife, Carol, of Georgetown and Keith A. Cordrey and his wife, Kathy, of Allen, MD. She is also survived by her beloved grandsons John C. Cordrey and his wife, Lauren, of Blue Bell, PA, Bryan A. Cordrey and his wife Britta, of Milton, DE, and Nathan A. Cordrey and his wife, Rachel, of Salisbury, MD; and seven great-grandchildren Berkley, Dylan, Russel, Claire, Boden, Luke, and Charlie.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to her caregivers who were so loving and attentive to Ina: Delphine Blake, Andrew Burdan, Cindy Green, and Candice Wilkinson.
There will be a visitation where family and friends may call on Friday, March 31, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro followed by a service at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Millsboro Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 422, Millsboro, DE 19966.
**FLORISTS FLOWERS NEEDED BY 10 AM ON FRIDAY 3-31-23
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