Evelyn Lois Abernathy Jordan

Evelyn Lois Abernathy Jordan (December 24, 1927-April 15, 2020) died peacefully at home after 92 wonderful years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Abernathy (Mattie Lois Beaty) of Nashville; her sister, Eleanor Clair Abernathy Hendrix of Destin, FL.; and former husband, Mr. Vernon Thomas Jordan of Nashville. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Francis Noel (Lois Emily Jordan) of Nashville; three grandchildren, Mrs. Tina Noel Page (Mr. John W.), Mrs. Emy Noel Sanderson (Mr. Cory J.), and Mr. Lee Francis Noel, Jr. (Caroline Whittemore), all of Nashville; four great grandchildren, Gracie Ann Page of Montgomery, AL., Lily Evelyn Page, Brooke Bagwell Noel, and Benjamin James Sanderson, all of Nashville; a sister, Mrs. Geraldine Abernathy Poole of Celebration City, FL.; two nieces, Mrs. Janice Hendrix Wolf of Destin, FL. and Mrs. Miriam Poole Brown of Celebration City, FL.; and two Nephews, Mr. Daniel Morgan Poole of Topeka, KS. and Mr. Paul Poole of Dallas, TX.

Known as “Memo” to her beloved family, Lois was the ultimate lady, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She prided herself in teaching each one of her grandchildren how to play the piano, sew, and cook. She was an accomplished artist, a gardener, a pianist, and a cook who loved hosting holiday and birthday gatherings for her family.

Lois graduated from Issac Litton High School (class of 1946) and attended George Peabody College for Teachers at Vanderbilt following her graduation. She was a lifelong active member of the Methodist Church, and she grew up attending Inglewood Methodist Church. She was a member of Brentwood Methodist Church for many years, and she was a current member of Crievewood United Methodist Church.

Lois had a lifelong interest in and passion for history, and she was a member of the H.T. Baxter chapter of The Daughters of 1812, the Robert Cooke Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and The Colonial Dames.

Lois will be long remembered by her family as a woman of great character and values who was an example of her Christian faith. She will be missed by her family and loved ones but remembered with much joy by all of them. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Ella Dunn, caretaker for seven years, and Mr. Ulysses Burrell. Also, they extend their gratitude to Dr. Julie Stinson-Reynolds and Mrs. Jeneth Aquino.

Arrangements were handled by Mount Olivet Funeral Home, and a private family graveside service officiated by Dr. Peter van Eys was held on April 18 in the Garden of the Gospels at Mount Olivet Cemetery.