Dorothy Jordan

Dorothy Evans Jordan, 84, passed on peacefully at sunset, at Hospice Austin’s Christopher House on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Graveside service: 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 3, 2018, Holly Hills Mausoleum Chapel, Visitation: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Friday, February 2, 2018, Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations can be made in her honor to Hospice Austin (4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759) or to your local Hospice organization.

Dorothy was born May 25, 1933, in Wichita County, Texas. She graduated from Shallowater High School, Shallowater, Texas, where she played basketball and volleyball. She attended Draughon’s Business College. She married M.A. “Corky” Jordan on February 11, 1963. She lived and worked in Lubbock, Texas in her early adult years, including employment at Fields and Co.

Dorothy moved to Granbury in 1975. She worked at Hood/Somervell County Farm Bureau as County Secretary for 20 plus years. She loved her work there and the special bonds created both with co-workers and the clients that came in the office daily. Dorothy deeply cherished her connections to the Granbury community.

Dorothy retired to Austin, Texas in 2007 to be close to her children and grandson. She thrived beyond everyone’s expectations in a new “big” city. She frequented a rotation of breakfast spots around town, where she became close friends with the staff and other patrons.

She was strong-willed yet soft-spoken. She lived life humbly and without pretense. Her West Texas roots instilled a tireless work-ethic and independent resolve. She never asked for more than she earned and she never craved the spotlight. She always expected more of herself, then she did of others. She loved “western swing” live-music and dancing. She created friendships that continued all the way to her death.

After the death of her first parent, she decided she would never again miss a chance to let someone know she loved them. Every conversation with family, and many friends, ended with an “I love you” from Dorothy. Once you were in her heart, her love was unconditional and unending.

A caregiver by nature, she looked to take others burdens and pains and bear them herself. She carried herself with quiet dignity from a past generation. She was honest, dependable and a true-friend.

In December 2005, she met the joy of her life in her grandson, Evan Richard Jordan. Evan’s name is a direct tribute to Dorothy’s maiden name and the Evan’s family in general. In her daughter-in-law, Maica, she found a unique admiration and friendship that was a joy to behold.

To her children, she will be remembered as more than just a Mother. She was our Teacher, Caregiver, Inspiration, Disciplinarian, Mentor, Friend, Confidant and our Foundation. We are heartbroken beyond words at her passing, but know she lived life on her terms and left it peacefully with no regrets. We will never forget her, and will continue to love her as she loved us, eternally and without limits.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her father, Jess C. Evans, mother, Hazel Cain, brother, John O. Evans, and husband, M.A. “Corky” Jordan.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Jan M. Jordan of Austin, son, John P. Jordan of Austin, daughter-in-law, Maica G. Jordan, and 12 year old grandson, Evan R. Jordan.