Diane Lynn Drescher
April 18, 1968 ~ February 24, 2019
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Celebration of life for Diane Lynn Drescher Cordell, age 50, will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 am at Wildwood Baptist Church, 4801 Wade Green Rd, Acworth, Ga. 30102.
Diane passed peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019 after a 6 year journey with breast cancer. Her husband and family were by her side.
She leaves to cherish: her husband, David Cordell, Acworth, Ga. sons, Samuel and Blake Luffman, Canton, Ga., mother, Margaret Drescher Engle (Jim) Dallas, Ga, sister, Karen Bentley (Tony) Powder Springs, Ga, brother, Kenneth Drescher (Harriette) Greenville, SC. and 4 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clifton Drescher.
Diane was born on Long Island, New York on April 18, 1968, where her father was stationed with the Navy for 4 years. The daughter of Clifton and Margaret Drescher, she grew up in Cobb County and graduated from Sprayberry High School in Marietta and attended Georgia College in Milledgeville, Ga, graduating with a double major in 1990. She was a paralegal associate for many years at several law firms.
Diane had a passion for reading, music, dancing and the joy of befriending a stray cat that would pass her way. Known for her piercing blue eyes, kind heart and giving spirit she was most admired for her strong strength and courage.
Flowers accepted or donations can be made to Wildwood Baptist Church in Diane's memory.
The family will receive guests 1 hour prior to the start of the service.
“The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it” C.C. Scott
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To My Peanut, Even in this time of sadness, memories of you bring a smile. Our excitement to have your awaited addition to our family, the road trip from Georgia to Seattle, Washington, your duties as my flower girl became double duty as you attempted to sit in on the wedding after mine!, our hair raising adventure rafting down the Chattahoochee River, whoa baby!, watching you dance in your leg warmers and big hair, your perfect attendance all four year of high school!, your wonderful drive thru talents at McDonald’s, the Milledgeville college years and towing your car home a few times, becoming your decorator in all your apartments, the peacefulness watching you swing on the bench swing out back, the wonderful births of your sons and how excited you were to be a mom, your hearts desire to be a wonderful Christian mother, our trips to Panama City, and just the times we spent on the phone chatting plus texting about our lives. Your had a wonderful, kind, generous spirit to brighten my day with cards and you never forgot my traditional box of Queen Anne’s Chocolate Covered Cherries each Christmas. You are my hero, Diane. Your ability to get through what you have endured and how you continued to make every effort to enjoy the life you had was extraordinary. You accepted the pain and all the obstacles and set backs while still working, carpooling your boys, managing your home and just all the super women things you had on your plate. Your fairy tale finally sprinkled down on you when you met and married the man you loved and who tenderly cared for you in sickness and health. I will miss my blue eyed little sissy so very much.
Love you forever,
Karen
Dear Diane – I miss you – but I know you are free of pain and whole again. I can’t remember a week in the past 18 years that we weren’t connected in some way. You were such a brave warrior throughout your cancer battle. But, I will remember you most for your beautiful red hair, your startling blues eyes and the way you laughed so easily at my stories and jokes! I know that Red Lobster was your favorite and Moe’s was 2nd! Your priorities were always in order – your faith never wavered and only grew stronger with each day. You were an amazing mom to Blake & Sam and they always were your priority. I know without a doubt a crown was laid up in heaven for you and that you are wearing it right now. More than once you told me that I was a true friend – and you my friend were a true friend to me as well – I will never forget you and will miss your friendship every day. Rest easy now my cherished friend. My love goes with you.
Brenda Kelly
Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Dear Diane, I met you only once,and I knew you only through your sister Karen who is precious to me, and knowing you through Karen, I couldn’t help but love you too. What a brave and strong woman you’ve been. Your children are blessed. I know that you are with the Lord and so I want you to know that I’m privileged to know you, even if only through your sister. Your children can be so proud of you. Some day I’ll meet you face to face again….and this time it will be forever. Rest well precious lady. Rest well.
Diane, we are all heartbroken, but rejoicing in the fact that you are no longer in pain. You led a courageous fight and now are resting in the arms of Jesus. I will always remember your sweetness and how you smiled when we brought Finn to visit. I’m so glad you had David and you two could share some wonderful times. We all love you and miss you. This is a beautiful picture that David found, I wanted to share it. Ken and Harriette
My friend from childhood finished her race here on Sunday.
Diane Drescher fought through cancer with the kind of dignity and grace that most of us could not.
Over the years, we have kept in touch via Facebook and have seen one another at high school reunions. She was always honest about her trials and struggles…….and she always knew that even in the midst of them, her Savior was right beside her all the way.
She loved her boys and was so very proud of them.
She loved her husband David Cordell and was excited about their future together.
She loved the band Journey……..as in LOVED THE BAND JOURNEY!!
But who she loved the most was The Lord. She knew that her hope and faith in Him was truly the only thing that mattered…….
David sent this note to me last night that he found in Diane’s things at the hospital.
It was a list of things that she was thankful for…….
At the top of the list is “love all my cards”…..I sent a blast message to all of my friends on here that went to school with Diane a couple of weeks ago and just said that she could use some encouragement……and drop her a card or message if you could.
Many of you let me know that you did……and in her own handwriting you can see that it made a difference.
Life is busy.
Life is fragile.
But this sweet note reminds me to take the time to encourage folks……to love folks……
To follow through.
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Diane, you are so loved.
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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
~ 2 Timothy 2:7
How fortunate I was to meet Diane in the fall quarter of our freshman year in college, become friends immediately, and share all of our happy memories in college and over the course of the past thirty-two and a half years! Diane infused all things with her trademark happiness and enthusiasm. The kindness and warmth that she radiated was infectious and would brighten even the dreariest day for all of those around her. She found humor in nearly everything, and she filled my world with laughter. Diane was graceful, bright, articulate, organized, and efficient. These gifts served her well throughout college, in her impressive career as a legal associate for nearly thirty years and, most important of all to her, in her role as Sam and Blake’s mother.
I cherish the gift of her friendship and all of the generous ways she reached out and maintained our friendship over the years. Her magnificent and newsy letters and pretty cards, her phone calls, and her emails bridged the distance over the decades. Then there were those special times when we were able to get together over the years—whether it was our trips to Chastain Park to see some of our favorite 80s bands in concert or the special times when Diane would come down to see me in Savannah, including this past July when she and David visited. I treasure those memories from July 2018 and every moment of our friendship. From the words of our beloved Steve Perry and Journey, “We’ve been old friends, all through the years, picture postcards, sharing tears.“
Sam and Blake were the light of Diane’s life, and it was so exciting to see and hear all through the years the joyous news and photos she shared about their milestones and accomplishments. She was so proud of her boys and loved them with all of her heart. Whether she was sending photos from Blake’s outstanding band concert at school, describing the fun they had at their annual autumn trip to the fair, or jubilantly discussing Sam’s graduation and college plans, Diane was always full of so much love and pride for her boys.
One of the first details I learned about Diane shortly after I first met her is that one of her favorite Bible verses was Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Diane exemplified those ancient words throughout her life. Her devotion to Sam and Blake, her steadfast concern for others, and her determination throughout her cancer journey over the past six years is a profile in courage and a testament to her faith.
I cannot imagine life on this earth without my sweet friend. But, Diane’s faith in God along with the bravery that she demonstrated throughout her illness and every day of her life will guide and inspire me each day of the rest of my life. Diane was our angel here on Earth, and last Sunday, the Lord’s Day, my forever friend was called home to be with the Lord and to join her father, whom she missed so much, in Heaven. Love, prayers, and my deepest sympathy to Blake, Sam, David, Margaret, Karen, Allison, Tony, Ken, Harriette, Jim, Daniel, Chelsea, and all of the Drescher family. I am so honored to call your precious Diane my friend.
Susan Presley
Susan, this is Joey Rowland. I don’t know if you remember me, but I remember you and how very nice you were when we were at GC together. Diane was a true friend and a very caring person. She loved you and would tell everybody when she spoke of you that you were her best friend at GC. Thank you for being a good friend to me when I was there. Hope to see you again some day so we can share memories of our sweet, brave, and beloved friend Diane. Take care Susan.
As Diane’s Step Father who married Diane’s mother 6 years ago I was very honored to have Dianevand the rest of her family truly accept me considering how much they loved their father Ciff. I have watched Diane fighting her fateful malady of Cancer for almost all of my marriage in the Drescher family .She hardly ever complained about this medical condition instead always talking about her two boys Sam and Blake to every one about how proud she was about their wonderful accomplishments.She showed Love and respect for everyone she met that is why she will be truly missed by everyone who’s life she brightened.After 6 years of pain and suffering she is finally at rest and fulfilling her faith in god and Jesus in heaven where she truly belongs .
GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU DIANE !!! l Love Jim Engle
Diane, we are all heartbroken, but rejoicing in the fact that you are no longer in pain. You led a courageous fight and now are resting in the arms of Jesus. I will always remember your sweetness and how you smiled when we brought Finn to visit. I’m so glad you had David and you two could share some wonderful times. And we know how much you loved Sam and Blake. We all love you and miss you. Ken and Harriette
After struggling at Middle Georgia College for 3 years (junior college at the time), I lost a lot of credit hours when I transferred to Georgia College during the Fall Quarter of 1986 and wouldn’t be able to graduate until 1988 instead of 1987 like I had hoped for. I accepted this, but knew I had to study just to pass as I was by no means an academically inclined student. I started attending Baptist Student Union (BSU) meetings on Monday nights. After several BSU members had received jerseys, I noticed one young girl with light red hair with the name DIANE on the back of the jersey. She turned around and gave me a smile. I would see this girl often at the library studying and I would say “hey,” and she would smile and wave at me. During the next quarter – Winter 1987 – we finally introduced ourselves to each other and then we were together a lot talking. We would study at the library, meet for breakfast, lunch, and supper at the school cafeteria which we called “Saga” and believe me – the name said it all. Getting to know Diane Drescher was one of the most wonderful experiences I had when I was in college. She was a true friend of whom I could talk to when something was on my mind and my heart and she would always offer words of understanding and encouragement. When we were on break between quarters, we would write letters to each other faithfully to keep in touch (in those days, there was no email or social medium and this was how we kept in touch). While in schools my grades were only “C’s” except for two political science classes in which I made “B’s” in those classes. Those were the two classes I had with Diane. I told her she was my good luck charm and she told me I encouraged her to study harder (Diane made the Dean’s List several times when she was at GC). She was very encouraging to me and a positive influence on my life. She laughed a lot when I said things that were funny (I enjoyed hearing her laugh) and told me I was funny. The last time I saw Diane was on her graduation day in June 1990. I met her parents that day and also her sister Karen and her husband and daughter and her brother Ken and his wife and daughter. Diane invited me to go have lunch with her and her parents and Diane had another friend to come as well. We ate at Captain D’s that day and her nice Dad paid for my lunch too and would not take no for an answer. When I reconnected with Diane on Facebook in April 2012, she had messaged me and told me what was going on in her life and her Dad had passed away some years before. Diane has now been reunited with him and all other family members and friends who had passed on before her.
To David, her mom, sister, brother, two sons, and all her family and friends who loved her and were there for her during her battle with cancer, just know how deeply sorry I am. She was one of the greatest friends I have ever had and I would not trade the memories I have of Diane for anything. May the Lord be with you all during your time of loss.
With love,
Joey Rowland