Ellen (Preston Cordial) Sargent

Ellen (Preston Cordial) Sargent, born September 16, 1930, 92 years old stepped peacefully into her Savior’s arms on April 1, 2023, at home in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Dora Preston of Lowmansville, Ky. Her husband of 29 years, Lovell Cordial of Columbus, Ohio. Her brothers Harvey, Paul, Mitchell and Ernest Preston; and sisters Dixie Charles, Dorothy Castle, Goldie Combs, Amanda VanHoose Keener and Emily Sparks. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 40 years Delmas Sargent and her brother Jarvey (Donna) Preston, WI. Her five children: Helen (Bobby) Williams, SC: Lowell (Pamela) Cordial, OH: David (Carol) Cordial, VA: Gary (Patty) Sargent, OH: and Jerry (Jeannie) Sargent, OH. 12 grandchildren, 47 great- grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren; and innumerable host of nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

Ellen was a homemaker for most of her young life, later retiring from the State of Ohio, Welfare Dept. of Jobs and Family Service. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Throughout her lifetime she was a Dedicated servant of the Lord. She taught Sunday School, VBS, and was guest speaker at many women groups. She was very active in Women’s Auxiliary and Ohio Women Active for Christ, holding several officer positions in local and state districts. Ellen was an active member of Columbus First Free Will Baptist Church, Williams Road Free Will Baptist Church and lastly at Reynoldsburg Free Will Baptist Church. She was always available to love, teach, mentor, and share her love of Christ in any way she could. She loved to travel and see new places. She never met a stranger, loved and befriended anyone she met. She was loved and adored by two magnificent men; Lovell Cordial and Delmas Sargent. Those that loved her will never forget her energy, smiles, hugs and blessings. Our hearts are breaking, and she will be loved for eternity, however, our souls are rejoicing as she enters her eternal peace and rest.

Visitation Wednesday, April 5, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Reynoldsburg Free Will Baptist Church, 9508 Taylor Road SW, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 with funeral service Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 1 p.m., (visitation 12 p.m to 1 p.m.) Pastor Jerry Sargent officiating. Interment to follow at Obetz Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Ohio FWB Women's Ministry (www.ohiofwb.org). Arrangements with GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43207. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com