Shannen Denise Jordan

Shannen Denise Johnson Jordan, 59, was born on October 23, 1966, to the late Ronald Harry Watterson and Helen Sue Frost Johnson. She was raised by the late Robert Lee & Helen Sue Johnson. She passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Shannen was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Lafayette, Indiana. She attended Purdue University and went on to work in hospitality at the university. For many years she managed Pappy’s Sweetshop in the student union, where she touched the lives of countless students, faculty and staff. In 2017 she moved to North Carolina. She worked for Compass Group, Canteen in Hickory, NC. She attended Discovery Church in Newton, NC.

Shannen enjoyed good music, good food and spending time with her friends and family. Some of her favorite things were; going to concerts, tending to her beautiful plants and garden, attending any kind of festival and spending time with nature, especially in the mountains. In Newton, NC, Shannen founded the afterschool “Good News Club” at Newton elementary for students to teach them about Jesus. She truly enjoyed sharing God’s love, especially with the children in her community.

Shannen is survived by her beloved son, Jackson Jordan; brother, Phillip Watterson (Wife, Leisa); stepbrother, David Brittingham (wife, Nancy); stepsisters, Susan McKendry (husband, Dan) and Becky Kelley (husband, Jim); 1 niece, 6 nephews, 2 great nieces and a number of extended family and many friends.

A celebration of life gathering will be held on November 22, 2025 from Noon to 5:00 PM at the Uptowners Club 3012 Barton Beach Road Lafayette, IN 47903. Please join her family and friends in sharing memories and commemorating Shannen’s beautiful spirit.

Condolences may be left at www.willisreynoldsfh.com

Those wishing to donate in her memory should please contribute to breast cancer awareness through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation https://www.bcrf.org/get-involved/

The Jordan Family is under the care of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home.