Memorial service for Iva Nell (Johnson) Cordero, 62, of Longview, TX, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 27, 2010, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, Timpson, TX, with Rev. Carroll Jones officiating. Ms. Cordero passed away December 23, 2010, in Longview, TX.

Born May 6, 1948, in Timpson, TX, Iva Nell Cordero was the daughter of the late Clem Lavoy and Bobbie Lee (Woods) Johnson. She loved her family, painting, and animals, especially her puppies that she called her “babies” – Tine-Tine, Kori, and Sissy.

Survivors include her brother Jimmy Ray Johnson of Beckville, TX; sister Betsy Hightower of Longview; special nephews Berdette Wayne Hightower and Jerry Lamar Hightower; a cousin who was like a sister to her Jean Johnson and husband Leland; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. In addition to her parents, Iva Nell Cordero was preceded in death by her brother Rodney Lamar Johnson and nephew Brian Keith Hightower.

To convey condolences or to register on-line, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX, is in charge of arrangements

Courtesy of Shelby County Today located at www.shelbycountytoday.com