Ruth Elizabeth Jordan

MRS. RUTH E. JORDAN was the only child born to the late Gladys Watson Williams McDaniel and Charles Ray Williams on February 9, 1938 at Sanders Memorial Hospital in Florence, SC. She answered the Master’s call on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. She received her formal education from the public schools of Florence School District #4. Mrs. Jordan received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Claflin University and her Master of Arts Degree from Francis Marion University. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Rev. Boykin B. Jordan on June 3, 1961, and they shared 61 glorious years together. Three children (Boykin Jr., Valerie, and Llewellyn) were born to this loving union. Mrs. Jordan was a member of the Living Word Baptist Church in Timmonsville, SC of which her late husband founded and pastored until his death. At the time of her death, she served as the Minister of Music at Living Word Baptist Church and wherever else she was needed. She was the President of the St. John Baptist Association Pastors’ Wives Ministry and the Hymn time Leader for the New Hope Union. She had the opportunity of traveling extensively while her husband was serving in the US Navy and this provided her with the experience of teaching in several U.S. States as well as in Subic Bay, Philippines. Mrs. Jordan retired from the Florence School District #4 after 30 years of public service as an educator. Mrs. Jordan continued her public service with many organizations. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and was a Past Grand Treasurer for the State of South Carolina, Past Treasurer for District 7 (Now 9), Past Grand Supervising Deputy of District 7 (now 9), Past Worthy Matron of Naomi Chapter #93, Past Banquet Chairperson for the State of South Carolina and District 7 (now 9). She also was a Past Loyal Lady Ruler of Essie F. Harlee Assembly #5, Order of the Golden Circle. She was a member of the United Order of Tents where she served as the Right Worthy National Grand Superintendent for the State of South Carolina and the Vice President of the National Grand Encampment which covers the entire Nation. Mrs. Jordan was a Golden Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated where she served as the 2nd Vice President for the Florence Alumnae Chapter (1984 – 1985). She was a member of the South Carolina Retired Teachers’ Association (local and state), member of the Effingham Branch of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), member of National Council of Negro Women, member of Top Ladies of Distinction, and member of Claflin University Alumni of Florence. MRS RUTH E. JORDAN is survived by her children Col Boykin B. (Bonita) Jordan, Jr. USAF (Ret), Springfield, Virginia; Mrs. Valerie V. (Keron) Williams, Timmonsville, SC; and Yasmin M. Jordan (Wife of Deceased son Llewellyn L. Jordan), Timmonsville, SC; loving grandchildren Boykin B. Jordan III, Valecia K. (Bennie) Bryant, Keron Williams Jr., Jordan Eli Frazier Williams (fiancée Iyana Cooper), and Morgan K. Jordan; Sister-in-laws Moease Wilson and Bernice Jordan of New Jersey. The list of survivors continues with a host of cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins. MRS. RUTH E. JORDAN is indeed a child of God and always gave God glory and praise for all of his blessings. Her favorite scriptures are Psalm 27:1 “The Lord is my light and salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid.” and Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.” God blessed us with a awesome mother – Boykin Jr. and Valerie are eternally grateful for you!