She was born in Morton’s Gap, Kentucky, March 19, 1931 to Elmer Oglesby Jr. and Mabel Johnson Oglesby. She was raised in church and became a Christian at 9 years old. She is a graduate of Dawson Springs High School and married Nevel C. Jordan of Princeton, KY in 1947. The family moved with Nevel’s career with A&P many times arriving in Jackson in 1966. Nevel was the A&P store manager in Jackson at the store on Lafayette Street and then moved to the new A&P at Old Hickory Mall. Jo worked for many years as an Executive Secretary including the Nursing Department at Union University, the National Bank of Commerce and retired from the West Tennessee Regional Blood Center.
After retirement she volunteered in social work classes to role model concerns of the elderly for the students. She also volunteered with ARM and worked with the Community Café when it first opened. She was member of the order of the Eastern Star. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, joining in 1966. She served in a number of ministries including teaching Sunday School and Training Union, Director of Childrens Church and a member of the choir.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Nevel, in 2003 and her brother Jackie in 2004.
She is survived by two sons, Greg (Melinda) of Jackson and Tony (Renee) of Henderson. She is the grandmother of 6 grandchildren: James Jordan (Emily) of Chicago, Donald Jordan of Jackson, Paul Jordan (Brandi) of Birmingham, Amy Owens (Cole) of Birmingham, Dylan Dyer (Jordan) of Henderson and Casey Jordan of Henderson. She is the great grandmother of 8, Eddie (James and Emily), Cadence and Sarah (Paul and Brandi), Charlie, Gray and Paige (Amy and Cole), Hadley and Adeline (Dylan and Jordan).
She will be buried beside her husband at Ridgecrest Cemetery. A private graveside memorial service will be held for the immediate family. Since we cannot have visitation feel free to post comments, photos or stories to Jo’s Facebook page to honor her memory.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to First Baptist Church of Jackson. First Baptist Church, 1627 North Highland, Jackson, TN 38301 or ComeUnity Cafe 218 East Main Street Jackson TN 38301.
