Lottie Clements Cordray

Lottie Clements Cordray died peacefully at her home in Ravenel on January 22, 2013 surrounded by her four children and her caregiver. She was 91. Beloved wife, cherished mother, grandmother, and good friend, she was born Lottie Marian Clements on June 25, 1921, the daughter of the late Edgar Lewis Clements and Marian Isabel Dukes Clements and Mamie Lenora Dukes Clements. She was the second of seven children. Lottie is preceded in death by her cherished husband of 40 years, John W. (Johnnie) Cordray. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Friday, January 25, 2013 from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 2 o’clock PM at Sauldam Baptist Church, 5945 County Line Road, Ravenel. Burial will follow at White Church Cemetery, Ravenel. Flowers will be accepted or memorial gifts may be made to Sauldam Baptist Church, 5945 County Line Road, Ravenel, SC 29470. Lottie graduated from Lynchburg High School and Winthrop College with a B.S. in Home Economics. In 1942, she arrived in the Ravenel/Yonges Island area to teach at St. Paul’s High School. She spent time working as a Home Demonstration Agent for Clemson Extension Service for whom she had her own TV show and radio broadcast. On August 20, 1950, she and her sister Louise joined their hearts with Johnnie and Carlton in a double wedding in Lynchburg, SC. While rearing her four children, Lottie taught at Rantowles Elementary (serving as principal as well), Ravenel Elementary, R.D. Schroeder Elementary, Spann Elementary, and Newington Elementary influencing many students. She also taught Sunday School and G.A.’s (Girls’ Auxiliary) for many years at Sauldam Baptist Church where she was an active member for 62 years. As a devoted wife and mother, Lottie enjoyed spending time at family events and dinners, fishing, doing many crafts, decorating for numerous occasions, and serving as the home handyman. Everyone was always welcomed at Aunt Lottie’s house and given something to eat. She also supported her husband Johnnie at Cordray’s Meat Market #10 on Heriot Street, Charleston, SC. She is survived by her four children: Marian Cordray of Summerville, John W. Cordray, Jr. (Harriet) of Ravenel, MaryLou Cordray of Ravenel, and Lenora Cordray Austin of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren William Lawrence Austin and John William Cordray, III; caregiver/companion CNA Geraldine Mack (Novelt); sisters Louise Holden and Betty Carmichael; brother Edgar Lewis Clements (Gwen); and sister-in-law Lenora Parker; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She will be sorely missed. She is predeceased by her sister Anne Clements; brothers George Clements and Robert Clements; son-in-law Larry Austin, and granddaughter Sarah Anne Austin. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040.

Lottie Clements Cordray

June 25, 1921 - January 22, 2013