Therese Cordry

Aug 25, 2025 | Obituaries, Obituaries 2025 | 13 comments

Therese Jane (Nugent) Cordry of Kansas City, MO died August 22, 2025, at home. Therese passed away with her children and grandchildren keeping vigil with her during her hospitalization and home stay following a stroke.

Therese was born July 19,1933 to James Robert and Margaret (Nellie) Nugent who preceded her in death, along with her 6 brothers and sisters Eveylyn, Jack, Jim, Annette, Louie and Catherine. Her son James Robert who passed away in 1989 is surely leading the celebration for mom as she joins him in heaven, along with her son-in-law Steve Hutinett who passed away in 2011.

She is survived by her children and their families: Ray Cordry (Dee Ann), Pat Cordry, Annette Pollock, Vicky Binder, Kevin Cordry, Sharon Hutinett, Shawn Cordry, Brian Cordry (Debbie), Chris (Natalia) and 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Therese grew up in Kansas City attending Annunciation Grade School and Lillis High School, graduating in 1951. She married Raymond Cordry on June 28, 1952. Therese and Ray had 10 children who were the light of her life and she raised her children in the Catholic faith community of St. Catherine’s from 1952 to when the parish closed in 2023, where she forged many wonderful lifetime friendships.

Therese went to work full time when her youngest turned 4 years old, starting as a receptionist for a fellow parishioner at Dujakovich Plumbing. She moved on to American Academy of Family Physicians where she worked in their membership department until her retirement in 1996. Her work didn’t end there, as she became the caregiver for her grandchildren Catherine and Emily from their births in 1998 until their grade school closed in 2010.

Funeral services will be Tuesday September 2, 2025 at St.Thomas More Catholic Church, 11822 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131. A Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 am followed by a Visitation until 11:00 a.m. when the Mass of Christian Burial will be said. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery immediately following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 8745 James A Reed Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138.

Therese was a humble woman of great faith and love, devoted to her family and friends over the years, with a sense of humor even to her final days. Assistance by Funeral Advocates, LLC. Online condolences may be left at www.signaturefunerals.com.

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Nancy Dalton

1 year ago

My Aunt Therese was as close to a saint that I’ve had in my life. It would take a book to share all of the stories of her love and unconditional kindness to all.
God Speed my beloved Aunt.
Nancy Nugent Dalton

Carla McGowen

1 year ago

So very sorry for your loss. May God wrap His loving arms around all of you.

Katie McDonald

1 year ago

I went to O’Hara w/Annette, where we began our friendship our Sophomore year. I always have had such admiration for Mrs. Cordry, especially after becoming a mom & the a single mom when my kids were 6,5 & 2 yrs. old. I thought of Mrs. Cordry many times in those days. I wondered how she did it w/10 as I struggled w/just 3. I started referring to her as America’s Mother Therese. For that she was. Her strength, Faith, Love, Unselfishness, Laughter was Amazing. I remember one time clearly. As Annette, along with other girlfriends, sat around, I was asking her questions of her young adult life. She beamed as she told her life story & I was just in awe of her. I know she will be horribly missed, but do remember you will still feel her spiritual presence as I do w/my mother. I pray when you feel her, that you stop what you’re doing & let her know you feel her & how much you Love Her. Also, remember the Peace & Love she is surrounded with now. With No More Sorrow & No More Pain.🙏😇🫶

Nancy and Michael MacDougall

1 year ago

Mom as I knew her was a sweet and precious lady. Theresa will be missed but many memories by all will keep her here. God bless her snd the family .

Jeanne Kay Thomas

1 year ago

So sorry for your loss Annette and Nancy and Family! ❤️🙏

Debbie

1 year ago

She was so sweet. Always smiling. Very blessed to know her.🙏💙

Ron & Karen Goodwin

1 year ago

Shawn
Sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a strong woman to live to 92. We are praying for your family.

Steve Wilkening

1 year ago

As sweet as I knew that your Mom had to be, I am sure that the saints, angels, God and the Trinity welcome her to everlasting peace and grace in heaven. Bless her and her family.

Margaret Patterson

1 year ago

Dear Pat and family,
I am sorry to hear of your mom’s death. There are vivid memories of both you and Mark Burns speaking so sweetly of her, laughing, and going to visit. With hope and prayers and sympathy. Margaret Patterson

Mike Nugent

1 year ago

What a wonderful and saintly woman. My favorite aunt and I never heard a negative comment about anything g from her.

Patty Gnefkow

1 year ago

Sending my sorrow and love to the Cordry Family. My husband, Tom Gnefkow (who sadly passed away in 2022) was a school mate of Pat’s & we are his lifelong friends. We grew up in KC & had many great times together over the years! Thinking of you all and sorry I am unable to attend services as I live in Thailand now, near our daughters.

Patty

Dan & Mary Corless

1 year ago

Pat & family –
We just learned of your mom’s passing. We are sorry to have missed the services. I have such great memories of her and all the Cordry family. She will be missed.
Dan & Mary Corless

Joan Blaiir

1 year ago

I just received news of Mrs. Cordrys passing. My deepest condolences to her family!

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