Deborah Joyce Oliver Cordell

Mrs. Deborah Joyce Oliver Cordell, 74, of Calhoun, Georgia, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, October 4, 2024, with her loving family by her bedside..

Deborah was born in Gordon County, Georgia, on October 2, 1950, the daughter of the late Andy and Francis Smith Oliver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jonathan “OTT” Oliver. She was a graduate of Red Bud High School class of 1968. Before retirement, she was employed by the United States Postal Service as a rural carrier for more than 20 years. She attended Pleasant Valley Baptist Church before her failing health but was a long-time member of Antioch Baptist Church.

Deborah loved being a wife to Kelly, and her highest calling was to be a mother to her children and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother.

Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Kelly Cordell; daughter, Alfie Lambert Pierce;  sons, Mike Lambert and Todd Lambert; daughter, Christy Patterson and her husband Glenn; step-son, Nick Cordell and his wife Christy; grandchildren, Bryce Pelfrey, Ryan Lambert, Hannah Lambert, Jordon Cordell, Blake Blevins, Keyera Hunter, and Kinsley Pyles;  great-grandchildren, Brynley Pelfrey, Kory Hunter, Asher Hunter, Emery Pyles; brothers, Sammy Oliver and his wife Bonnie, David Oliver, and his wife Chris; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A service will be held on Monday, October 7th, at 1:00 PM from the graveside at Haven of Rest Memorial Park, 3736 Red Bud Road NE, Calhoun, Georgia 30701, with Eddie Brannon officiating.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Deborah Joyce Oliver Cordell.