Dorothy Jordan

1935 - 2025

Dorothy Jordan

Sep 12, 1935 - Jul 7, 2025

Dorothy Louise Baker Jordan, made her final transition on July 7, 2025. Dorothy was born on September 12, 1935, to the late William Henry Jones and Cordelia (Robinson) Jones in the historic Berrytown community of Louisville, KY. Dorothy only attended primary school. As a domestic worker for an executive at Brown & Williamson, Dottie was recruited to integrate the company and became only the 7th African American hired at the company. In the late 1970s, the company began to phase out Louisville production, and Dottie found her way to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in 1981. After more than 30 years, Dottie retired in 2001 when the Winston-Salem plant closed. Mama Dottie served the Winston-Salem community as a lay therapist for SCAN- Stop Child Abuse Now. She was dedicated to ensuring food access through her volunteer work for Meals on Wheels. She contributed to the United Way and Senior Services, and was celebrated as Volunteer of the Year by the Red Cross. She worked for years with the annual International Black Theater Festival and Winston-Salem's Juneteenth Celebration. Determined to enjoy life, Dottie traveled regularly and embraced joy as a member of the Red Hat Society. She remained active with her Winston-Salem peers in Happy Hill Seniors and 14th Street Seniors. A faithful woman of God who knew her Savior and loved the church, Dorothy made her church home at St. Peter's Church and World Outreach Center, under the leadership of Bishop James C Hash, Sr. There, she volunteered at the We Care House Pantry, front desk, as a greeter, and on the Mother's Board. Three of Dorothy's children preceded her in death: Darrell Louise Jones Slade, Nathaniel Milton Jones, and Stanley Marvin Jones; sisters, Dolphine "Doll" Bailey, and Christine "Tina" Howard; her brother, Willam H. "Junie" Jones, Jr.; and her husband Jackie Jordan also preceded her in death. Two of Dorothy's biological children survive to carry on her legacy: son, Carlos L. Gresham of Louisville, KY; and youngest daughter, Dr. Amber M. Baker of Winston-Salem, NC who represents House District 72 in the North Carolina General Assembly. Dr. Baker tenderly provided care, comfort, and companionship for Mama Dottie during the final, challenging years of her life. Remaining to to cherish her memory are those she loved as though they were her own: grandchildren, and host of great-grandchildren, great-great children, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Family visitation will take place 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 17th at St. Peter's World Outreach Center with the funeral service following at 12 p.m. www.hooperfuneralhome.net.