Mrs. Johnell Cudjoe

June 30, 1925 - August 10, 2020

Masks are required while in the building viewing, and for all funeral and graveside services. Mrs. Johnell Hardeman Cudjoe was a lifelong Oklahoma City resident. She was known for giving her talent, affection, and resources to her beloved community. She is known also for her faithfulness to her church, clubs, and her service to her educational endeavors. But to those who know her well, know that she was most dedicated to the family she built with her husband of 49 years, Lawrence Cudjoe. Johnell believed in and supported education her entire life. She had fond memories of Dunbar Elementary and Douglass Junior/Senior High School, where she was a member of the band and choir. She was known for her beautiful voice and her winning attitude. Johnell graduated from Douglass High School and attended Langston Univerisity where she was also a member of the choir, met her husband, and was named, "Young Up and Coming Student". She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with honors and went on to earn a Master's Degree from Oklahoma State University when it was in the early days of desegregation. Johnell is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and a lifelong member of Fairview Baptist Church. She dedicated her life to humanitarian service. City of Birth: Caldwell, Texas Father: Leroy Hardeman Mother: Alma Hardeman Sister: Mildred Ward (Deceased) Brothers: Richard Hardeman, Albert Hardeman, Elbert hardeman, and Curtis Hardeman (all are deceased) Spouse: Lawrence Cudjoe (Deceased) Children: Kyle Cudjoe, Kelly Nance (Cudjoe), and Kendal Cudjoe Grandchildren: Jamilla Cudjoe, Krystal Cudjoe, L'Darren Cudjoe, Kyla Cudjoe Occupation: Educator - Teacher / School Counselor Education: Douglass High School Graduate College and Beyond: Langston University and Oklahoma State University.