Rita E. Jordan
May 17,1944-May 26, 2007
Rita E. Jordan, 63, of Hoyt Drive in Niles, passed away in her home on Saturday, May 26, 2007, after a long illness.
Rita was born on May 17, 1944, to the late Ned and Amy (Moore) Watkins in Niles. After graduating from high school she wed the love of her life, Calvin Jordan.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Rita is survived by her husband of 43 years, Calvin; son, James (Kristina) Jordan of Covington, GA; daughter, Melissa Merritt of Stockbridge, GA; stepdaughter, Teri Milam of Desoto, MO; and stepson, Keith Jordan also of Missouri; nine grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and her brother, Riley (Donna) Watkins of Bruce Crossing, MI.
A visitation will be held for friends and family from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Niles. Rita will be interred at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.
Memorial donations may be made in Rita's name to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles.
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