Bertha L. Jordan

BERTHA LEE JORDAN, “Bert” or “Grandma Sugar” as she was so lovingly known by her relatives and friends, departed this life November 7, 2005 at her home in Baltimore, Maryland. She was born in Baltimore on May 18, 1922 to the late Ruby Lee (Beasley) Young and Howard Edward Young. She was preceded in death by her brothers Howard Young and Charles Young and sister Toni Pratt.Bertha was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools and graduated from Douglass High School in June 1940. She continued her education at Tuskegee Institute. Bertha then worked at the Afro-American Newspapers in Baltimore for forty years. She worked as and addressographer, linotype operator, and then as a proofreader for twenty-five years. In 1948, while at the Afro, Bertha met and married her husband, Randolph (Bubby) of thirty-five years and moved to Chicago for a year before returning to Baltimore. From this union two sons and a daughter were born, Gregory, Randolph (Randy) and Sharon. Bertha was a faithful member of Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church. She was sustained by her deep faith in God and led a dedicated Christian life. She was a member of the Worship Committee, the Membership Committee, the Lydia Circle and the Altar Guild. She was responsible for enlisting volunteers to donate flowers and ordering the flowers to decorate the altar each Sunday. Bertha enjoyed the beach, playing the slot machines in Atlantic City and Dover, Delaware, attending plays at the Arena Players Theatre, and spending time with family and friends. She was a dedicated mother, and the center of her life was her children and grandchildren.Bertha was a devoted friend to many. She was so positive and optimistic and the warmth that projected from her smile, presence, and caring and sweet personality was felt by all. She found positives in everything, and who forget that “special switch” as she walked by!Bertha leaves to cherish her loving memory: sons, Gregory A. Jordan of Wilmington, Delaware and Randolph M. Jordan, Sr. of Woodstock, Maryland; daughter, Sharon Jordan Bundy of Alexandria, Virginia; daughter-in-law, Lisa Maddox Jordan; son-in-law, William “Bill” Bundy, Jr.; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; brother, George Young; sister, Mamie Mack; three sisters-in-law, Barbara Young, Toni Jordan and Catherine Thomas; brother-in-law, Eugene Jordan; nephews, nieces, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. (Her husband preceded her in death.

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Bertha L. Jordan

May 18, 1922 - November 7, 2005