Anne Ruth Jordan

Anne “Annie” R. Jordan, 87, of Benton Harbor, MI passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the Fountain View Golden Living Center in Mishawaka, IN. A Celebration of Homegoing will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel & Cremation Services, 2650 Niles Rd. St. Joseph with Pastor David Gordan officiating. Friends may visit from 12:00 PM until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence for the family may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com. Annie was born on April 1, 1932 in Layfette, Alabama to Walter & Mary Alice (Williams) Viel. She worked as a medical assistant at a nursing home in Eau Claire for many years before she retired. Annie married Evy Jordan in 1973, and they shared 8 years together before he preceded her in death in 1981. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church and most recently Refuge Healing Temple. Annie enjoyed cooking but most of all she loved spending time with her family. Annie is survived by her children, Michael (Gloria) Walters of Manteca, CA, Beverly (Arthur) Smith of Benton Harbor, Linda (Warren) Walls of Benton Harbor, Russell Walters of Benton Harbor and Rodney (Tracy) Walters of Grand Rapids and Marie Mitchell of Berrien Springs; eighteen grandchildren; fifty-one great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Evy Jordan, two daughters Denise and Pamela Walters, two brothers, two sisters and longtime companion Elijah Byrd.