Carolyn JoAnne Jordan passed away on February 28, 2022 in Plano, Texas at the age of 83. She was born to Joe James and Irene (Deason) Perritt on June 29, 1938 in Vero Beach, Florida. After graduating from Vero Beach High School Carolyn became a registered X-ray technician. Eventually she transitioned over to the administrative side of the medical field and enjoyed working with the fast-paced medical practices in Plano. While living in California Carolyn met the love of her life, Jack Jordan. They were married in Palos Verdes, California at the beautiful Wayfarers Chapel. They lived in California and Tennessee before eventually settling in Plano, Texas. Carolyn loved to play tennis and watched it all her life. She and Jack loved to travel and on a number of occasions they were able to attend tournaments with family and friends. Carolyn made a special place for each of her grandchildren and celebrated all their accomplishments. In later years Carolyn focused her attention on beautiful cross stitch and “Cricut” creations. She was meticulous and gifted so many with her creations.
Carolyn was a member of Custer Road United Methodist Church, where she was a part of the Pathfinders Sunday School Group.
She is survived by her son, Walter Jordan and his wife, Rhonda of Blytheville, Arkansas; daughter, Caryl Ann Jacobs and husband, Don of Trophy Club, Texas; grandchildren, Robert Bennett, Allison Bennett, Mimi Jacobs, and Lily Jacobs; sister, Marjorie Jackson and husband, Bob of Vero Beach, Florida; sister, Jeanette Heath of Jessup, Georgia, and a host of other loving family and friends.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Irene Perritt; husband, Jack Jordan; and sister, Betty Priddy.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. The service will be livestreamed at the following link; https://celebrationoflife.tv/blog/carolyn-joanne-jordan. The recording will be available at the same link after the service.