Obituary of Lisa Ann Cordial

Lisa Ann Helmick was born on January 23, 1971, in Monroe, Michigan. She was one of three children born to Richard Helmick and Irene (Childs) Helmick. Lisa attended Monroe High School where she was a talented member of the softball team. She later continued her education at Monroe County Community College. On July 8, 1988, she wed the love of her life, Roy Anthony Cordial, whom she’d known since age fifteen. The couple were blessed with a son and a daughter. Although they eventually went their separate ways, Lisa and Roy later reconnected.

Lisa was employed as a site clerk at TMS International for the past eleven years. She had an eye for landscaping and beautifully decorated her yard with elaborate rock gardens and unique décor. Lisa also enjoyed antique shopping for anything that piqued her interest, which included several old-fashioned school desks. She also collected angels for a time. Lisa often scrolled through YouTube watching music videos of her favorite artists, Kid Rock and Jelly Roll.

Lisa loved being outdoors amongst the wildlife. Animals were drawn to her like “Snow White”. They seemingly sensed her kind nature and would come right up to her. Lisa also took in several stray animals who came to her in search of a loving home. Wild or domestic made no difference to Lisa as she bestowed all animals with their own special name. A safe haven for all, Lisa had a huge heart. She was quiet, but friendly and opened up once she got to know someone. More than anything else, Lisa adored her grandchildren. She cherished the time she spent with them, even if they were doing something as simple as digging a hole in the ground together.

Lisa Ann Cordial, age 53, of Monroe, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday; May 2, 2024. Her passing was preceded by her parents and a brother: Richard Keith Helmick in 2000.

To cherish her memory, she leaves two children: Michael Anthony Cordial and Alisha Cordial, both of Monroe; three beloved grandchildren: Allison Quinn Cordial, Magnus Jackson Cordial, and Beau Richard McCray; her significant other: Roy Anthony Cordial; one sister: Lori Ann (Steven) Helmick-Lewis; her sister in-law: Becky (Mike) Lambert; many nieces and nephews; and several neighbors whom Lisa considered a part of the family.

Friends may gather on Monday; May 6, 2024, from 1:00pm until 4:30pm at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Lisa’s Life will begin at 4:30pm, also at Merkle’s. Cremation will follow through Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan, a division of Merkle Enterprises Inc. Interment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle, Michigan at a later date.

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