Elizabeth Jordan

Reflections of Life

Elizabeth V. Thomas Jordan was born April 25, 1947 to the late Elizabeth and Sylvester Thomas.  She departed this life on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Vincentian De Marillac in Pittsburgh, PA  after a lifelong battle with a heart condition.

Elizabeth grew up on the North Side of Pittsburgh where she received her education through the Pittsburgh Public School.  Elizabeth met the love of her life Thomas Jordan in 1960 at Pittsburgh Revivial Center.  They were later united in marriage on October 5, 1974.

Elizabeth pursued higher education by attending Community College of Allegheny County and received an Associate Degree in Pedology.  She was affectionately known for her love of children and family.  Her love for children was evident by the unique names she would give to all.

Elizabeth was known as a fast a fashionista from her head to her toes often dressed sharp in her favorite color red.  She loved to shop and make floral arrangments, but known most for her gift of giving.

Elizabeth was known to have a special love for children and in December 1990, God would bless her with the greatest gift of all to be the mother to Angel Jordan.

Elizabeth accepted our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  Through her journeys she would become a member of Faith Temple Lighthouse Church under the leadership of District Elder Joseph Long.  She was a Missionary and served on Pastor's Aide Committee.  At the time of her passing she was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Malachi Smith.

Elizabeth was proceeded in death by her parents Elizabeth & Sylvester Thomas, one brother Silco Thomas & two sisters Loretta Fuller & Cora Goins.  She leaves to cheerish in her memory her daughter Angel Jordan of Pittsburg PA; Two brothers Larry (Connie) Thomas & Leroy (Linda) Thomas both of Pittsburgh, PA; Three sisters Patricia Cosby of Pittsburgh, PA, Cheryl Jones of North Carolina, & Valerie Threets of Pittsburgh, PA.  One grandson Steven Latimore of Pittsburgh, PA; Four special friends Sandra Russell & Andreea McDonald, Yvonne Muldrow, and Susan Schley and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.