Cordie professed her faith, and gave her life to the Lord at an early age. She joined The First Missionary Baptist Church under Reverend Emmett Walton. Later in life, she became a member of Unity Baptist Church where she sang in the choir for many years, under Reverend Dr. Valmon D. Stotts. Her final church was El Bethel Baptist Church under Reverend Dr. Lawrence C. Glass Jr., until her health prevented her from attending regular services.
Cordie completed her formal education and graduated from Inkster High School in 1962. She dreamed of becoming an aspiring singer which was short lived. She was a loving caretaker of many children as a nanny. In a perfect world we would confirm that term, however, this was a natural gift and passion for her to help raise, instruct, care, love on and provide for many. Anyone who had the opportunity to be graced by her genuine essence of love became and remained her extended family. Cordie was a mother to all.. so the term "Nanny" is an understatement. Many new her as "Mom".
Cordie possessed style and elegance that put her in a class of her own. She had her own signature walk and her own unique signature style of dressing. She loved to express her creativity in other ways such as sewing / making clothes and decorating. She had the reputation for being very fashionable. Few really knew she dressed to impress herself, simply because it made her feel good.
Cordie married James Linton McNeeley Sr., to this union were born, Martina (Tina), Marlise (Lissa), Merita (Rita), Merica (Rica), Linton Sr. (Lenny) and Jermaine Sr. (Joe), and her bonus son James Jr. (Jim), the oldest of the children.
Cordie later married Richard Kahr Sr., to which her other bonus son Richard Kahr Jr. completed the family.
Cordie was preceded in death by her father Emory Sr., mother Sammie, sisters Legirtha & Geraldine, brother Wallace, daughter Merita, and grandsons Jimar Jr. & Jimar III.
Cordie was released from all earthly duties on September 15th. Her class and loving spirit will forever be cherished and remembered by her seven surviving children; her fifteen grandchildren: Tiffany, Antwan Sr., DeMario, DeMarcus Sr., DeMonte, LaRay, Samuel, Brian, Lavonda, Linton Jr., Lenzell, LeJohn, Iman, Jermaine Jr., and NaJae'; her sixteen great grandchildren: Jimareon, Jayshawn, Javon, DeMarcus Jr., Desean, DeAndre, KaSera, Kiera, Dominic, Dacio, Deveon, Angel, Antwan Jr., Lamarra, Tommy and Jyzah; her sibings: Emory Jr., Calvin, Michael, Michela, Deborah, Jocelyn, Valerie, Carmen, and Kathy. And a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Memorial contributions may be made in Cordie's honor to Hair Express Mgt. L3C, which is a charitable organization that provides salon services to seniors and the disabled.
Checks may be mailed to: 33332 W. 12 Mile Rd., Ste.304, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Family Hour will be held on September 28, 2020 at 11:00 am at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Avenue, Wayne, Michigan. Outside under the portico.
Please wear a mask in the building and maintain social distancing while outside.
Her life will be celebrated with a service led by Brother Leon Crawford of City Praise Church at 12:00 pm at the funeral home outside under the portico.
Cordie will be laid to rest with committal prayers in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Livonia, Michigan.
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