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Elsie Smith Jordan

September 6, 1926 - May 15, 2016

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Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Monroe
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |
Monday 5/23, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

service

Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Monroe
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 |
Tuesday 5/24, 10:00 am
Aulds Chapel Cemetery
Tuesday 5/24

Elsie (Smith) Jordan, 89, of Alliance, NE (formerly West Monroe, Louisiana), passed away on May 15, 2016 at Highland Park Care Center after a brief illness.Elsie was born September 6, 1926 in Eureka, Louisiana, to Horace and Mittie (Frost) Smith, the middle child of three. Her father, a railroad employee, moved the young family to a small farm in Cheniere, Louisiana where Elsie lived until she met and married Elster Jordan on July 10, 1946 at the age of 16. After working in various office jobs, Elsie started working at J.C. Penney Co. in Monroe, and retired from J.C. Penney in 1991. After retirement she and Elster moved out to land she owned near her childhood home and Elsie grew acres of flowers. Elster and Elsie made West Monroe, Louisiana their home until 2012, when they moved to Alliance, NE to be closer to their only daughter and their granddaughters.Elsie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathi (Jordan) and James Swanson, granddaughters Kirsten Swanson (Albuquerque, New Mexico) and Sydney Swanson (Denver, Colorado), sisters-in-law Pauline Antley (West Monroe, Louisiana), Marie Doherty (Lafayette, Louisiana), and Virginia Smith (Shreveport, Louisiana), and brother-in-law Addis Jordan (West Monroe, Louisiana), as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Elster Jordan, her parents, her sister Martieal Willer and her brother Jay Smith.Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, Louisiana, with interment to follow at Aulds Chapel Church in Downsville, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe, Louisiana. Memorials may be given to Aulds Chapel Bible Church Cemetery or plant a tree and flowers to honor Elsie love of all things growing.

Visitation
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Monroe
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Monday 5/23, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Monroe
1200 Lamy Lane
Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-9611 | Map
Tuesday 5/24, 10:00 am
Aulds Chapel Cemetery
Tuesday 5/24

Elsie (Smith) Jordan, 89, of Alliance, NE (formerly West Monroe, Louisiana), passed away on May 15, 2016 at Highland Park Care Center after a brief illness.Elsie was born September 6, 1926 in Eureka, Louisiana, to Horace and Mittie (Frost) Smith, the middle child of three. Her father, a railroad employee, moved the young family toContinue Reading

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E.M. Hubler left a message on May 21, 2016:
My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Elsie Jordan. It is a sad time, but to perhaps give some comfort, please know that our Creator is not indifferent to the suffering we face. He will soon provide a complete solution. Please read this, in your copy of the Bible, at Isaiah 25:8 and Revelation 21:3,4.
Debbie Elder left a message on May 20, 2016:
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. I will always remember Aunt Elsie's bright smile and positive outlook on life. She will be greatly missed.
Bobby & Susan McFarland left a message on May 20, 2016:
We will always love you Aunt Elsie.Go with God and rest in peace.
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