Ella Jordan Obituary
Ella Roedean Cavener Jordan, 95, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and mother-in-law, was called to her heavenly home on March 2, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1930 in Pleasant Valley, NM, to Thomas and Sylvania Cavener. She is survived by her daughter Adeana (Hardy) Carlyle; daughter Beth (Bob 2014) Combs; daughter Marcia (John) Hinze; daughter-in-law Judy (Kent 2013) Jordan; and daughter-in-law Melissa (Bryan 2005) Jordan. Her grandsons include Robert (Gabi) Combs; Christopher (Kimberly) Combs; Adam (Shaunda) Combs; Drew Jordan; and Jordan (Kendall) Hinze. Granddaughters include Micki Jordan Castillo; Sarah (Aaron) Jordan Henneke; Alyssa (Jason) Hinze Anaya; Rebecca (John) Jordan Tubbs; and Chloe (Tyler 2025) Jordan. She was preceded in death by her husband Lonnie, sons Kent and Bryan, grandson Tyler, and all of her siblings and both parents. A service will be held in her honor on March 6, 2026 at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church, Artesia.
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611 W. Grand Ave., Artesia, NM 88210
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