Joan Ruth Cordle Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joan Ruth Cordle of Palmetto, Georgia, who passed away on May 29, 2026 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Ruth Cordle to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilbur E. Johnson, Sr. and Ruth Naomi Johnson; her husband Ralph G. Cordle (Jake); her sons, Douglas Lanier Cordle and Donald Lee Cordle; and her brother Wilbur E. Johnson, Jr. (Will) of Florida.
She is survived by: her daughters, Brenda Cordle Turner (Mike) of Newnan, GA and Elaine Cordle Beatty (Chris) of Newnan, GA; her daughter-in-law Pam Kinser Cordle of Moreland, GA; her grandchildren, Jonathan Beatty (Alexus) of Newnan, Taylor Turner (Brittney) of Clermont, GA, Austin Cordle of Newnan, GA, Brett Beatty (Manami) of Marietta, GA, Cody Cordle (Chynna) of Sharpsburg, GA, Christopher Turner (Abigail) of Augusta, GA and Amber Beatty (Taylor Carrigan) of Dallas, TX; and her great grandchildren, May Beatty, Ryker Cordle, Salem Turner and Elle Beatty. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made in Joan's name to the Palmetto Baptist Church Building Fund, 6344 North Highway 29, Palmetto, GA 30268.
