On Saturday, June 9, 2018, the Lord called Sister Zenobia Smith Jordan to eternal rest. She was born on October 9, 1930, to the late Edward and Liddie Smith. She was married to Matthew Jordan Sr., and to this union seven boys were born. She was a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Church in Dorseyville, LA. She retired from the Iberville Parish School System as a long-time, dedicated food service technician. As the matriarch of her family she will leave to cherish her memory five sons: Matthew Jr. (Lynette), Belle Rose, LA, Bobby Sr. (Sandra), Plaquemine, LA, Edward Sr. (Lolita), Alexandria, VA, Gregory Sr. and Bryant, White Castle, LA; one grandson whom she reared, Bobby Jr. (Nedrea), Stafford, VA; two daughters-in-law, Gwendolyn Jordan, Baton Rouge, LA, and Dorothy Jordan, Bayou Goula, LA; twenty-three grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Eugene Walton, Silver Spring, MD; two godchildren, Lloyd O'Bear and Angela Faye Green; a very dear friend, Lucille Warner; a devoted neighbor and friend, Harrison Singleton; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Liddie Smith; her husband, Matthew Jordan Sr.; two sons, Ronald and Roland; two grandchildren; four sisters, Sarah Williams, Jennie Hardin, Frances Dorsey and Ruth Walton; and five brothers, Olander Smith Sr., Jacob Smith, Eddie Smith, Earl Smith and Louis Smith. Visitation Saturday, June 16, at 9am until Celebration of Life Service at 1pm at St. John the Baptist Church, Dorseyville, Pastor Gregory L. Coates, I. Professional services entrusted to Hall Davis and Son.
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MAY GOD'S LOVING ARMS BE A SHIELD OF COMFORT AS TIME PASSES ON. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
Charles H Haynes
June 16, 2018
Dear Family, Let us remember Proverbs 3:5-6 and let the light of Zenobia's life shine in our memory forever. We all will miss her.
Love The Aboagye Family
Tischa, Fabienne and Linda
Lydia Arnold Aboagye
June 16, 2018
I knew "Zee"when I lived in White Castle many, many years ago. She was one of the kindest, sweetest ladies ever. I have very fond memories of her. My condolences to her family and prayers that she may rest in eternal peace.
Claire Hymel
June 15, 2018
Your family is in my prayers. Look to the hills from whence comes your help...your strength is in the Lord.
Callie Green
June 15, 2018
With Deepest Sympathy
Ronald & Theda Spradley
June 15, 2018
DEAR JORDAN FAMILY,
IT IS WITH SUCH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AS I SIGN THIS GUESTBOOK...MY PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS AND THE DAYS TO COME...MAY SHE FOREVER REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE...
Valencia Y SMITH
June 15, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike Mary and Matt Favorite
June 14, 2018
I am Sorry for your loss. May God's loving kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time (psalm 51:17).
June 14, 2018
With deepest sympathy Mr and Mrs JESSIE and Undreia Dunn
Andrea Dunn
June 14, 2018
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