Morna Mildred Mills Jordan

Morna Mildred Mills Jordan, 90, died peacefully on January 7, 2016, at The Arbors at Auburn Creek, in Cape Girardeau, MO. Morna was born May 14, 1925 in Burrton, KS with her twin brother, Merle. She was raised by her parents, Percy and Doris (Vansickle) Mills, on an acreage outside of Burrton, where she attended high school with her three brothers and one sister. While attending Phillips University, she met Robert Ray Jordan, whom she married on August 24, 1947. Morna was a faithful servant to various Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregations in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas, sharing her husband’s ministry for more than 50 years. Throughout her life, she was quite active in Christian education for all ages, Christian Women’s Fellowship, and outreach to the poor and developmentally disabled through her work at a thrift shop. She enjoyed editing the Baxter Springs Citizen. She faithfully hand starched her husband’s white shirts, edited his sermons, prepared communion, taught Sunday School, and still had energy to make the Sunday roast. She enjoyed various handcrafts, a hobby she passed along to her daughter, Connie. She was an alto in the church choir, teaching her son, Stephen, harmony at an early age. Morna was preceded in death by her husband, brothers and sisters, and many of her dear friends. She is survived by her daughter, Connie (Dale) Jordan Letzig Brockhausen of Raymore, MO, and son, Dr. Stephen (Carla) Jordan of Cape Girardeau. She has five grandchildren, James Letzig, Jason Letzig, Beau Jordan, Michael Jordan, Lillian Jordan, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren. The family plans a private celebration of her life at a later date. Morna’s body will be laid to rest next to her husband in Phillipsburg, KS. Gifts and memorials can be sent to Abbey Road Christian Church, 2411 Abbey Road, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. The family would like to thank all of the dedicated staff who lovingly treated her as family, while she lived at Auburn Creek Assisted Living and The Arbors; the family is also grateful for the comfort provided by Crown Hospice. Finally, a special thank you to saints among us, Lavetta Bratton, Kilja Israel, and Pastors Rodger Kiepe and Ron Routledge, who faithfully represented Abbey Road Christian in their frequent shut in ministry. Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau is in charge of local arrangements.

Morna Mildred Mills Jordan

May 14, 1925 - January 7, 2016