Everdene Joyce (Ford) Jordan, 83 of Indian Head (Pomonkey), Maryland.

Obituary

Everdene Joyce Ford Jordan was born, Wednesday, January 6, 1937 in Pomonkey, Maryland to her mother, Aleatha L. Dixon and father, Charles Henry Ford.  Dene, as she was more affectionately called, grew up in Bryans Road, Maryland and attended Charles County, New York City, Baltimore and Chicago Public School Systems.  While in High School she met and later married, Earl Sylvester Jordan on Wednesday, July 1,1953.  Earl and Dene made their home in Pomonkey, Maryland and were the proud parents of seven children.

Dene had a very loving, understanding and supportive spirit, especially when it came to her children.  Her fun-loving spirit was known throughout the neighborhood and her home became the "go to" home for the neighborhood children.

She always looked forward to preparing Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, as well as, cookouts to be enjoyed by family and friends.  She was an avid fan of the Price Is Right, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and her beloved Washington Redskins.

Dene worked nine years at the Naval Ordinance Station in Indian Head, Maryland before transferring to the U.S. Army Engineer Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dewitt Army Hospital as a Procurement Clerk where she retired after twenty-one years.  It was not long after retiring that she joined her husband on a Charles County Public School Bus as a Bus Attendant.

As a dedicated member of the Metropolitan United Methodist Church, she served as a member and former President of the Methodist Women's Ministry.  She was in-charge of the church's Hospitality Ministry for over 30 years.  Dene also sang in three choirs and through the church, served as a volunteer with Neighbors Eager to Serve (NETS).

Although she had many hobbies, her passion was bowling.  She bowled on several bowling leagues and in many tournaments, winning numerous trophies.  Dene loved to host and attend card parties especially "Bid Whist" with family and friends, often from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon (Rise and Fly).

Peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her home and surrounded by her loving family, Dene transitioned to eternal life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Aleatha L. Dixon and Charles Henry Ford; step-mother, Leatha Bell Ford; sister, Angie Rose; brothers, Isador, Roger and Ricky Cox.  She is survived by her husband, Earl S. Jordan; children:  Earl "Darnell," Kelvin "Kelly," Cleophas "Shorty," Joyce, Carol Reid, Lori Bowe, Jay and step-daughter, Renee Jennings; a host of grand, great and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was blessed and will be missed by everyone.  Her faith in the Lord and love of family carried her through the good and bad times.

Dene's Quote: "No Matter How Old You Are You Still Somebodies Child."

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in her memory to Metropolitan United Methodist Church, Hospitality Ministry.

Viewing, 10:00 am until 6:00 pm, Friday, April 10, 2020 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A.

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