Charlotte Kelly Jordan, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2014. She was born on August 24, 1917 in Stafford, Kansas to Roy and Amy Russell Kelly. Charlotte graduated from the Stafford High School class of 1935.
A strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit and servant’s heart were ever present. She was a wheat farmer all of her life, taught piano and was a natural caregiver, emotionally drawn to children. Charlotte volunteered at The Children’s Medical Center of Tulsa for many years, was active in PEO, Christian Church, and Stephen's Ministry. She enjoyed gardening, bridge, reading, traveling, music and her needlepoints are masterpieces and treasured gifts.
In the last season of her life Charlotte moved to Dallas, Texas where she enjoyed the company of family and made many new friends. She became known as the “word” lady at Windsor Senior Living for her love of crossword puzzles had given her an outstanding vocabulary.
Preceding her in death were her son, Rodney Byer; grandson, Brett Harrison; sister, Marjorie Brock and brother, Leroy Kelly. She is survived by daughters, Elaine (Byer) Harrison of Edmond, OK and Lynne (Byer) Leel and husband, Woody, of Plano, TX. Known as “Grandmother” to grandchildren: Deborah Miller and husband, Rick; Kelly Harrison; Rod Harrison and wife, Michelle all of Edmond, OK; Wood Leel of Dallas, TX; Jodi Miller and husband, Brett of Frisco, TX. Calling her “GG” are Great grandchildren: Brian and Nathan Miller, Kari Gray and husband, Jerry; Natalie Harrison all of Edmond, OK; Elle and Mia Miller of Frisco, TX and Great- great granddaughter: Layla Gray of Edmond, OK.
A graveside memorial service and internment will be in Stafford, Kansas on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 3:00 PM
The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Dallas Chapter, 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75204.
Please visit www.teddickeyfuneral.com to share your memories.
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home.
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