J. Lillian Jordan Cartwright, of Perdido Bay, passed away on April 7th, 2017. A native of Battle Creek, Michigan, she was married to CDR David L. Cartwright who was stationed in Lakehurst, New Jersey and Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Known to her friends as Lili, she was always active in many local organizations and in 1970 was the Chairwoman of the American Cancer Society in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She moved to Pensacola in 1972 and there she enjoyed volunteering for the PGA and Pensacola Naval Aviation Museum. For 20 years she was the “Sunshine Lady” for the Navy Yacht Club. Her hobbies included golf, tennis, bridge, sailing, square dancing, and acting. She attended Corry Chapel for 12 years and was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church where a memorial service will be held on Wednesday April 19th at 10:30.
She is survived by two sons, Joel Cartwright of Pensacola and Jeff Jordan of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a daughter, Juliette Gerhardt of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Oak Lawn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
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