Mrs. JEAN KATHERINE (SAVANNAH) JORDAN was the daughter of Omedia Savannah and Mrs. Mittie (Sims) Savannah.
Obituary
"Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Algoma North Cemetery, Marshall, Texas. Viewing will be on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Peoples Legacy Annex, Marshall, Texas.
Reflections Celebrating a Life Well Lived ---
"To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under these heavens." Ecclesiastes 3:1
"A time to be born"
Jean Katherine Jordan was born March 10, 1935, in Marshall, Texas to Omedia and Mittie Savannah.
"And a time to plant"
Jean was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
"And the Lord said, it is not good that man should be alone…"
On May 9, 1954, she married Roosevelt Jordan. Their relationship stood the test of time, lasting until her death in 2020.
"God said unto them, be fruitful and multiply…"
To this union, two children were born -- Omedia and Katrina.
"And a time to learn"
Bachelor of Arts – Wiley College, Marshall, Texas
Master's of Education – Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas
Professional Career:
Educator for 40 plus years with Arkansas Independent School District; Tatum Independent School District and Marshall Independent School District
Other Affiliations:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Lifetime Member Nu Omega Chapter
United Methodist Women
Circle 4
Lay Speaker
Texas State Teachers Association
Awards and Recognition:
Certificate of Merit – Marshall Independent School District
Certificate of Appreciation – Ebenezer United Methodist Women Celebrating 135 years
Certificate of Appreciation – Wiley College Founder's Day
Certificate of Recognition – Ebenezer United Methodist Church 2009
Benevolence Fund Raising Project
Her hobbies were reading, gardening, crafting and helping others.
"And a time to love"
Her life exemplified one of the greatest commandments – love. The love of God was first and foremost in her life, followed by the love of her family and friends. She also loved her work in the church and the community.
"And a time to die"
Jean departed this life on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
"And a time of peace"
Jean Katherine Jordan is now at peace, resting in the redemptive love of the Lord Jesus Christ. A life lived as she lived cannot die, but will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Let the peace and love Jesus Christ be with you all and let your memories of her always fill your hearts with love and happiness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Omedia and Mittie Savannah; brothers, William O. Savannah, and Joel Sims Savannah.
Jean leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband of 66 years, Roosevelt Jordan, of Marshall, Texas; two children, one son, Omedia B. Jordan, of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Katrina J. Watts, of Lancaster, Texas; one granddaughter, Chelsea R. Watts, of Lancaster, Texas; two brothers, Winston (Shirley) Savannah, of Dallas, Texas, and Ronald (Mildred) Savannah, of Marshall, Texas; one sister, Bettie Morgan, of Mineola, Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends."
GRAVESIDE SERVICES
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Algoma North Cemetery
2380 Victory Drive
Marshall, Texas 75670
VIEWING
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Peoples Legacy Annex
500 Park School Street
Marshall, Texas 75670
ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO
PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME
1301 West Grand Avenue
Marshall, Texas 75670
Telephone (903) 935-3513
Obituary
"Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Algoma North Cemetery, Marshall, Texas. Viewing will be on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Peoples Legacy Annex, Marshall, Texas.
Reflections Celebrating a Life Well Lived ---
"To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under these heavens." Ecclesiastes 3:1
"A time to be born"
Jean Katherine Jordan was born March 10, 1935, in Marshall, Texas to Omedia and Mittie Savannah.
"And a time to plant"
Jean was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
"And the Lord said, it is not good that man should be alone…"
On May 9, 1954, she married Roosevelt Jordan. Their relationship stood the test of time, lasting until her death in 2020.
"God said unto them, be fruitful and multiply…"
To this union, two children were born -- Omedia and Katrina.
"And a time to learn"
Bachelor of Arts – Wiley College, Marshall, Texas
Master's of Education – Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas
Professional Career:
Educator for 40 plus years with Arkansas Independent School District; Tatum Independent School District and Marshall Independent School District
Other Affiliations:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Lifetime Member Nu Omega Chapter
United Methodist Women
Circle 4
Lay Speaker
Texas State Teachers Association
Awards and Recognition:
Certificate of Merit – Marshall Independent School District
Certificate of Appreciation – Ebenezer United Methodist Women Celebrating 135 years
Certificate of Appreciation – Wiley College Founder's Day
Certificate of Recognition – Ebenezer United Methodist Church 2009
Benevolence Fund Raising Project
Her hobbies were reading, gardening, crafting and helping others.
"And a time to love"
Her life exemplified one of the greatest commandments – love. The love of God was first and foremost in her life, followed by the love of her family and friends. She also loved her work in the church and the community.
"And a time to die"
Jean departed this life on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
"And a time of peace"
Jean Katherine Jordan is now at peace, resting in the redemptive love of the Lord Jesus Christ. A life lived as she lived cannot die, but will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Let the peace and love Jesus Christ be with you all and let your memories of her always fill your hearts with love and happiness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Omedia and Mittie Savannah; brothers, William O. Savannah, and Joel Sims Savannah.
Jean leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband of 66 years, Roosevelt Jordan, of Marshall, Texas; two children, one son, Omedia B. Jordan, of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Katrina J. Watts, of Lancaster, Texas; one granddaughter, Chelsea R. Watts, of Lancaster, Texas; two brothers, Winston (Shirley) Savannah, of Dallas, Texas, and Ronald (Mildred) Savannah, of Marshall, Texas; one sister, Bettie Morgan, of Mineola, Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends."
GRAVESIDE SERVICES
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Algoma North Cemetery
2380 Victory Drive
Marshall, Texas 75670
VIEWING
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Peoples Legacy Annex
500 Park School Street
Marshall, Texas 75670
ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO
PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME
1301 West Grand Avenue
Marshall, Texas 75670
Telephone (903) 935-3513
Mrs. JEAN KATHERINE (SAVANNAH) JORDAN was the daughter of Omedia Savannah and Mrs. Mittie (Sims) Savannah.
Obituary
"Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Algoma North Cemetery, Marshall, Texas. Viewing will be on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Peoples Legacy Annex, Marshall, Texas.
Reflections Celebrating a Life Well Lived ---
"To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under these heavens." Ecclesiastes 3:1
"A time to be born"
Jean Katherine Jordan was born March 10, 1935, in Marshall, Texas to Omedia and Mittie Savannah.
"And a time to plant"
Jean was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
"And the Lord said, it is not good that man should be alone…"
On May 9, 1954, she married Roosevelt Jordan. Their relationship stood the test of time, lasting until her death in 2020.
"God said unto them, be fruitful and multiply…"
To this union, two children were born -- Omedia and Katrina.
"And a time to learn"
Bachelor of Arts – Wiley College, Marshall, Texas
Master's of Education – Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas
Professional Career:
Educator for 40 plus years with Arkansas Independent School District; Tatum Independent School District and Marshall Independent School District
Other Affiliations:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Lifetime Member Nu Omega Chapter
United Methodist Women
Circle 4
Lay Speaker
Texas State Teachers Association
Awards and Recognition:
Certificate of Merit – Marshall Independent School District
Certificate of Appreciation – Ebenezer United Methodist Women Celebrating 135 years
Certificate of Appreciation – Wiley College Founder's Day
Certificate of Recognition – Ebenezer United Methodist Church 2009
Benevolence Fund Raising Project
Her hobbies were reading, gardening, crafting and helping others.
"And a time to love"
Her life exemplified one of the greatest commandments – love. The love of God was first and foremost in her life, followed by the love of her family and friends. She also loved her work in the church and the community.
"And a time to die"
Jean departed this life on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
"And a time of peace"
Jean Katherine Jordan is now at peace, resting in the redemptive love of the Lord Jesus Christ. A life lived as she lived cannot die, but will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Let the peace and love Jesus Christ be with you all and let your memories of her always fill your hearts with love and happiness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Omedia and Mittie Savannah; brothers, William O. Savannah, and Joel Sims Savannah.
Jean leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband of 66 years, Roosevelt Jordan, of Marshall, Texas; two children, one son, Omedia B. Jordan, of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Katrina J. Watts, of Lancaster, Texas; one granddaughter, Chelsea R. Watts, of Lancaster, Texas; two brothers, Winston (Shirley) Savannah, of Dallas, Texas, and Ronald (Mildred) Savannah, of Marshall, Texas; one sister, Bettie Morgan, of Mineola, Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends."
GRAVESIDE SERVICES
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Algoma North Cemetery
2380 Victory Drive
Marshall, Texas 75670
VIEWING
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Peoples Legacy Annex
500 Park School Street
Marshall, Texas 75670
ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO
PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME
1301 West Grand Avenue
Marshall, Texas 75670
Telephone (903) 935-3513
Obituary
"Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Algoma North Cemetery, Marshall, Texas. Viewing will be on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Peoples Legacy Annex, Marshall, Texas.
Reflections Celebrating a Life Well Lived ---
"To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under these heavens." Ecclesiastes 3:1
"A time to be born"
Jean Katherine Jordan was born March 10, 1935, in Marshall, Texas to Omedia and Mittie Savannah.
"And a time to plant"
Jean was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
"And the Lord said, it is not good that man should be alone…"
On May 9, 1954, she married Roosevelt Jordan. Their relationship stood the test of time, lasting until her death in 2020.
"God said unto them, be fruitful and multiply…"
To this union, two children were born -- Omedia and Katrina.
"And a time to learn"
Bachelor of Arts – Wiley College, Marshall, Texas
Master's of Education – Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas
Professional Career:
Educator for 40 plus years with Arkansas Independent School District; Tatum Independent School District and Marshall Independent School District
Other Affiliations:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Lifetime Member Nu Omega Chapter
United Methodist Women
Circle 4
Lay Speaker
Texas State Teachers Association
Awards and Recognition:
Certificate of Merit – Marshall Independent School District
Certificate of Appreciation – Ebenezer United Methodist Women Celebrating 135 years
Certificate of Appreciation – Wiley College Founder's Day
Certificate of Recognition – Ebenezer United Methodist Church 2009
Benevolence Fund Raising Project
Her hobbies were reading, gardening, crafting and helping others.
"And a time to love"
Her life exemplified one of the greatest commandments – love. The love of God was first and foremost in her life, followed by the love of her family and friends. She also loved her work in the church and the community.
"And a time to die"
Jean departed this life on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
"And a time of peace"
Jean Katherine Jordan is now at peace, resting in the redemptive love of the Lord Jesus Christ. A life lived as she lived cannot die, but will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Let the peace and love Jesus Christ be with you all and let your memories of her always fill your hearts with love and happiness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Omedia and Mittie Savannah; brothers, William O. Savannah, and Joel Sims Savannah.
Jean leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband of 66 years, Roosevelt Jordan, of Marshall, Texas; two children, one son, Omedia B. Jordan, of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Katrina J. Watts, of Lancaster, Texas; one granddaughter, Chelsea R. Watts, of Lancaster, Texas; two brothers, Winston (Shirley) Savannah, of Dallas, Texas, and Ronald (Mildred) Savannah, of Marshall, Texas; one sister, Bettie Morgan, of Mineola, Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends."
GRAVESIDE SERVICES
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Algoma North Cemetery
2380 Victory Drive
Marshall, Texas 75670
VIEWING
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Peoples Legacy Annex
500 Park School Street
Marshall, Texas 75670
ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO
PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME
1301 West Grand Avenue
Marshall, Texas 75670
Telephone (903) 935-3513
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