Mrs. Helen Myers Long Cordell

On November 23, 2015, Helen Myers Long Cordell, 103, of Albany, Georgia, a much beloved lady Who Walked in His Steps(the name of a book by her bedside), went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She exemplified the true meaning of a Christian life and lived a life to serve others. Helen was born in Chipley, Florida, March 18, 1912, to parents: Albert Addison Myers and Meddie Fryer Myers. She spent her early childhood in Chipley. After the sudden passing of her father, the family moved to Albany, Georgia for a short period before moving to Rome, Georgia. There she graduated from Rome High School and later received her degree from Shorter College in Rome. Helen was a teacher in Columbus, Georgia from 1933-1944, at Albany High School from 1946-1959, and at Albany Vocational School from 1959-1968. She was dedicated to her role of educating young people and was active in various educational associations. She was a member of several organizations including; the Albany Garden Club and Gold Star Wives. She married Master Sergeant Wayne C. Long on October 9, 1943 during World War II. Wayne was killed in the service of his country at The Battle of The Bulge on December 20, 1944. In 1968, Helen married Joel J. Cordell, longtime Superintendent of Dougherty Country Schools, and they were happily married for many years before his passing in 1988. Always active in her church, Helen was a member of First Baptist Church in Albany for a number of years. Following her marriage to Joel, she became a member of Sherwood Baptist Church, where he was a charter member. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Hazel Myers Porter (Everett) who passed away at the age of 102 in 2005; her brothers, Aubrey A. Myers (Vera), C. Matthew Myers, and two little brothers Jack and Edwin. She is survived by her nieces, Jean Porter of Flowery Branch, Georgia and Nancy Hutto (Earl) of Pensacola, Florida; nephews, Everett Porter (Phyllis) of Woodstock, Georgia, and Albert Myers (Malin) of Oviedo, Florida. Helen is also survived by Joe’s daughters, Sara Cordell Lewis (Emory) of Monroe, Georgia, and Connie Cordell Barnard (Howard) of Surfside, South Carolina; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. A celebration of life service will be at Sherwood Baptist Church at 2:00 PM, Saturday December 5, 2015. Helen was buried in a private service in the Myers family lot at Oakridge Cemetery in Tifton, GA. The family will greet friends at the church after the service. It is with deep gratitude that the family extends its appreciation to each of you for your love and kindness to Helen throughout the years.

Mrs. Helen Myers Long Cordell

March 18, 1912 - November 23, 2015