Margaret Jordan

Margaret Jordan Battle Creek Margaret Jordan, 83, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, February 20, 2009 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born on May 17, 1925 in Battle Creek to Stephen and Elizabeth McGhee. Margaret graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1943. She married Lawrence B. Cluckey, October 16, 1948 in Battle Creek, he preceded her in death on August 18, 1983. Margaret married Joseph Jordan on December 20, 1986 in Battle Creek, he preceded her in death on November 18, 1993. Margaret was employed for 6 years at Post Cereals Division of General Foods as a secretary. She is survived by a daughter, Diane E. (Thomas) Zaharion of Marshall; two granddaughters, Amy E. (Jeffrey) Helner of Northville and Katie M. Zaharion of Kalamazoo; three great-grandchildren, Zachary, Nicholas, and Emma Helner; and special friends, Dorcas Harris and Jean Vaughn. She was also preceded in death by stepfather Frank Rainer. Margaret was a member of First Presbyterian Church for 66 years and the Alpha Phi Beta Sorority. She was a volunteer at the Franklin Food Pantry. She spent 22 winters in Florida and enjoyed crafts, playing golf, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She attended her 65th class reunion in July of 2008. Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday February 23, 2009 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home where funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Patricia Weatherwax officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence.