Ms. Gennetta L. Jordan
Ms. Gennetta L. Jordan, the older of two children born to the marriage union of the late Mrs. Gelene N. Gregory Jordan and Mr. John B. Jordan Sr., died November 13, 2019.
Her younger brother, John B. Jordan Jr. preceded her in death.
Ms. Jordan, a retired school teacher was born November 8, 1926. She took an early retirement at age 54, in June of 1981, to take care of her father upon the death of her mother.
Ms. Jordan received her early education from schools in Conecuh County, Evergreen, AL. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1948 and a Master of Education degree in 1954 – both from Tuskegee Institute, now Tuskegee University in Alabama.
Following graduation in 1948, she taught high school English at the former Conecuh County Training School for seven years.
In 1955, she moved to Toledo, Ohio where she continued her teaching career in the Toledo Public School system. She was first assigned to Robinson Jr. High School and subsequently taught eighth grade English at Gunckle, Walbridge and the last 14 years at McTigue Jr. High School. She retired in 1981 and moved back to Alabama.
Ms. Jordan came out of retirement in 1993 and taught a summer class in Adult Education at Reid State Technical College. In January 1994 she started teaching GED classes at Reid State Technical College and remained there until June 2001. She retired again in 2002 and 2003.
She was a lifelong patron of the arts, with yearly season tickets for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
She had an extensive library and enjoyed collecting and reading biographies and autobiographies.
The 26 years that she lived in Ohio, she collected miniature furniture.
She grew up in the Baptist Church, but when she moved to Toledo, OH she joined All Saints Episcopal Church. When she moved back to Alabama, she reunited with First Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful member until her death.
There are no survivors.
Hello to the person who was the sweetest most wonderful Godmother a person could ever have. The funeral already happened, but in some ways it seems unreal. I'm going to miss everything from your smile, to your sweet voice and smile, to your love for dogs, and your love for me. Kindness was your trademark, as well as making sure everyone was welcomed when they entered your home. Many phone conversations I'm going to miss. I was thinking of calling you later today and at Christmas, but I had to catch myself because I won't be able to reach you. I won't be able to hear your voice this Christmas for the first time this year because you're up there in Heaven with Momma. I'm sure she was elated to see her best friend come up there, and I'm sure you two have been having a grand time up there. I love you Gennetta and again I'll miss you. Say hello to Mr. Jordan and everyone else up there.
Amber Hawkins
The families and friends of “School Teachers Hill” gratefully acknowledge the many kind expressions of sympathy extended during this period of bereavement.
Presley-Fluker
Dear family.
You have our deepest sympathy,
Ms. Gennetta L. Jordan was a wonderful neighbor and teacher. She was a good friend to Lelar and Eddie Stallworth of Evergreen AL.
They often talked about her fine character and habit of kindness. Her father was also another dedicated teacher in Conecuh County.
She will surely be missed by the people of Evergreen and beyond.
God Bless You,
Celestine Salter and Siblings