Died January 19, 2009 in Greenville, SC.

Jordan attended David Lipscomb College, graduating Magna Cum Laude, received her BS degree from the University of Tennessee, and her M.Ed. from Clemson University. She continued her studies at Duke University and later worked at the University of Alabama, Stetson University and Furman University. She was a dedicated elementary teacher in Greenville County School District. She received her bachelor’s degree from the College of Home Economics.