Ina West Cordrey, devoted homemaker

Ina West Cordrey, 89, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Ina was born  Dec. 31, 1933, in Georgetown, 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, Oct. 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 longtime member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and served on the altar guild for many years.

In addition to her parents, Ina was preceded in death by her husband John S. Cordrey; brothers James A. West Jr. and Harold L. West; and her 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, 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 from noon to 1 p.m., Friday, March 31, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, followed by a service at 1 p.m.  Interment will follow at Millsboro Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 422, Millsboro, DE 19966.

Electronic condolences via watsonfh.com.