Bertha Mae Cordrey, retired secretary

Bertha Mae Cordrey, 72, of Dagsboro passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Sunday, July 25, 2021, in the comfort of her home.  

Bertha Mae was born Dec. 1, 1948, daughter of the late James E. Steele and the late Loretta M. (Brumbley) Steele.  She graduated from John M. Clayton High School class of 1966.  Bertha Mae retired as a secretary from the Indian River High School in 2008 after 19 years of service.

Bertha Mae’s life revolved around her family.  She enjoyed watching her grandchildren’s sporting events, cooking large Sunday dinners and occasionally going to the slots.  Bertha Mae was a kid at heart as she loved all things Christmas: from decorating, shopping, baking, listening to Christmas music and watching Christmas movies.  

Bertha Mae is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Gary A. Cordrey; two sons, Keith Cordrey and his wife Rebecca of Selbyville, and Kevin Cordrey and his wife Jennifer of Dagsboro; six grandchildren, Zachary Cordrey, Abigail Lathbury, Kaleigh Cordrey, Rylie Cordrey, Ben Cordrey and Rex Cordrey and a great-granddaughter, Joanna Cordrey.  She is also survived by her three brothers, Ray Steele, Michael Steele and Mark Steele and his wife Linda, all of Dagsboro; and seven nieces and nephews, Brian Cordrey, Brad Cordrey, Brooke Cordrey, Brett Cordrey, Justin Steele, Stephanie Syphard and Brittany Steele-Murray.  

A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, July 30, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, where a funeral service will begin at noon.  Interment will follow at Dagsboro Redmen’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Bertha Mae’s name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com