Photo courtesy of T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home - Suffolk
Suffolk, Virginia
Mar 24, 1943 – Nov 30, 2025
Shirley Jean Jordan, born March 24, 1943 to Felma and Roxie Bryant, was the oldest girl of seven children.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Dallas “Kaywood” Bryant, James “Jeff”Bryant, Albert “Pete” Bryant, and Elton “Ray” Bryant; and her sister, Audrey Bryant Austin.
Shirley Jean was employed by Bon Secours MaryviewMedical Center for thirty years. After retirement, she continued to care for others under private duty.
She enjoyed life and spending time with her daughter and grandchildren. She loved spending time at casinos and fishing.
Her survivors are her daughter Keisha Renee Bryant Butts and four grandchildren Dionte Bryant, Kayla Bryant, Shabako Smith, and Madahjji Smith. She is also survived by her brother Grady Bryant, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Miss Shirley was a beautiful woman a hard-working woman I am truly will miss her going to the stores to see her face and always smile. I’m praying for you, Keshia and her brother stay strong in the Lord. She was a jewel❤
Hattie mae Joyner
January 29, 2026 | Suffolk | Friend
My deepest heart felt condolences for your loss Keisha so sorry for your loss
Pearline Carroll
January 28, 2026 | Suffolk, VA
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Vera Parker
January 28, 2026 | Hyattsville, MD | Friend
Ms. Shirley Jean was very close friends with my sister Dolly ann Holland, been in Pennsylvania for 5yrs. I'm sorry to hear about Shirley Jean. I'll let my sister know. My name is Freddie Turner, Suffolk. Condolences to the family ❤❤
Freddie Turner
January 27, 2026 | Suffolk, VA | Neighbor
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dora Knight
January 27, 2026 | Suffolk, VA | Friend
So, so sad for this loss. Shirley was like extended family. Her love for life and casinos were contagious. I'm certain she's in a better place with the Lord .❤
Linda Gray
January 27, 2026 | Newport News, VA | Friend
My Prayers are with the family i will miss her seen her at 7 & 11
Juanita monique Eley
January 26, 2026 | Suffolk, VA
I am sorry for you loss
Gwendolyn Debrew
January 26, 2026 | Suffolk, VA | Friend
Sending condolences to the family
Jackie Smith
January 23, 2026 | Alexandria, VA | Friend