She was a life-long resident of Matthews, graduating from Matthews High School in 1940, where she was the Captain and MVP of their girls basketball team her senior year. After obtaining an Associate Business Degree from American Business College in Charlotte, she began working for the Town of Matthews in the early 1960’s. She served as Town Clerk for many years as the town grew and became a leader in the community. In 1987 she was appointed and served as the first Town Manager until she retired from the Town of Matthews in early 1992.
After retiring, she became very active in the Matthews Happy Times Club for many years. She loved to travel with her sister, brother-in –law and other club members. Through her life she was able to visit all 50 states.
She was a life-time member of First Baptist Church of Matthews and was a tremendous ambassador for the Lord having a very positive impact on her family, community and all those around her.
She is survived by her son Dick (Judy) Jordan of Matthews, granddaughters Katie (Laura) Jordan of Manhattan, KS, Kelly Franklin of Atlanta, Stacey Nance of Denver, NC, grandsons Jim Jordan of Charlotte, Christopher (Tanner) Jordan of Denver, NC, great grandsons Miles Jordan, Ty Jordan and Brooks Jordan all of Denver, NC and great granddaughter Delaney Nance of Denver, NC.
She was preceded in death by her late granddaughter Grace Jordan of Denver, NC as well as sister and brother-in-law Estelle (Ben) Walters of Matthews.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at First Baptist Church Matthews, 185 S. Trade St., Matthews, NC 28105 with the funeral service to start at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at the Historic Matthews Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to First Baptist Church of Matthews or Hospice.
Condolences may be offered online at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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