Mrs. Opel Lorene Cordell, age 84, of Gaylesville, AL, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Cordell was born January 11, 1942, in Tinbrooke, AL, daughter of the late Raymond Luther Williamson and Ida Beatrice Childers.  She was a member of the Union Baptist Church.

She was a wonderful homemaker who loved her family, her church, and God.  She also loved the mountains and go-cart racing.  She was proud of her family and loved to tell everyone about her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cordell was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Cordell; a brother, Terry Raymond Williamson; and 6 grandchildren.

Survivors include her sons, Jeff Ray, Terry (Teresa) Ray; a daughter, Diane (Alvin) "Ditsey" Bullard; grandchildren, Andy (Megan) Ray, Ethan Ray, Kelsey (Brad) Ellis, and Leah (Mason) Marshall; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. (GA Time) Monday, May 11, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Alvin Bullard and Rev. Ricky Bullard officiating.  Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Andy Ray, Ethan Ray, Kelsey Ellis, Brad Ellis, Leah Bullard-Marshall, and Mason Marshall.  Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Union Baptist Church.

Mrs. Cordell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon (GA Time) until the hour of service on Monday.