Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1934
DIED
2024
FUNERAL HOME
Sarah Jordan Obituary
May 26, 1934 - November 24, 2024
Mount Gilead, North Carolina - Sarah Cole Jordan, 90, of Mt. Gilead, passed away early Sunday morning, November 24, 2024.
"She is this thread that runs through so many places, pulls us all together around really good ideas and doing good things It's a spark, and she gets other people connectedIt was a vision about serving kids on a much broader spectrum in a much broader way. So, from that spark we all have warmed in the glow of her generosity the gifts that you've given not only financially but the love, the support, the relationships and everything else. We are all better people for it, and we are grateful for all that you've done." -Bert Armstrong.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday December 14, 2024, at First United Methodist Church in Mt. Gilead. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Robert Byrd 'Bob' Jordan, III, her parents Alfred Franklin Cole, Retha Janie Jenkins Cole; and her sister Betsy Ann Cole McNeill.
She is survived by her children: Betsy Lynn Jordan of Washington DC, Robert Byrd Jordan, IV and wife Wendy of Mt. Gilead, and Janie Cole Jordan and husband Carter, of Raleigh; grandchildren: Jordan Fife, Amber Solomon (Chris), Sabrina Shaw, Wes Jordan (Laiken), Vince Jordan (Brittany), Landon Jordan (Edna), India Bodine (Brady), Chris Andrews (Mary Hannah), Cole Jordan, Caroline Bray (Russ); seventeen great grandchildren; brother Alfred Franklin Cole, Jr. and numerous nephews and nieces.
Sarah Cole Jordan has spent her life and career as an educator, a dedicated community service volunteer through church and all phases of local and state youth ministry, conference youth events, Scouts, and youth camps. She was personally dedicated to advocating for our state's youngest and most vulnerable children and families.
After graduating from Woman's College with a degree in elementary education, she worked in the North Carolina Public Schools and as an advocate for children and higher education in the state. She served on the Board of Trustees at Louisburg College, the Board of Visitors for Bennett College, and the Board of Visitors for the Duke University Divinity School. She also served as a member of the Legislative Committee for the NC Mental Health Study Commission, Director of the NC Child Advocacy Institute, Director of Friends of the Library of NCSU, UNCG Excellence Foundation and UNCG University Centennial Planning Committee, and served on the board of the NC Methodist Home for Children for over three decades.
In lieu of flowers:
Sarah Cole Jordan Fund for Early Childhood http://mhfc.org.
Sarah Cole Jordan UNCG Teacher Education Fellows Endowment https://go.uncg.edu/givesoe PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Jordan
Sponsored by Edwards Funeral Home - Mount Gilead.
1 Entry
Judy Kennedy Carrino
December 14, 2024
Sarah and I became acquainted when I worked for Bob´s campaign for Governor. We hit it off, and I loved every minute I spent with her. I later worked on the decor committees for Child advocacy and the American Cancer Society fund raising balls with Sarah. She was a very special woman, and I treasure my memories with her.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Sarah Jordan's name
Memorial Events
for Sarah Jordan
Funeral services provided by:
Edwards Funeral Home - Mount Gilead200 West Allenton, Mount Gilead, NC 27306
How to support Sarah's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Sarah Jordan's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
