Doris L Jordan

On June 1, 2022, Doris LaVerne Jordan entered eternal rest at her home in Richmond, VA at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert H. and Minnie E. Boisseau;brothers,Robert H Boisseau III, Carlton,Edward, Howard, Linwood Boisseau and husband of over 50 years, John W. Jordan, Jr. Growing up in historic Church Hill, Doris Boisseau attended the neighborhood’s first African-American house of worship, Fourth Baptist Church and Van de Vyver Catholic School, which sparked her lifelong commitment to education. After graduating with honors from Maggie L. Walker High School, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Bennett College in Greensboro, NC in 1957. She thoroughly enjoyed her college years, having participated in several academic and social organizations, and often shared her fondest memories and best stories with those closest to her. Upon her return to Virginia, she met and married John W. Jordan,Jr and from their union came two loving and devoted daughters, Dawn and Deiree. An early leader in special education, Doris began her teaching career in Goochland County and ultimately served the Richmond City Public Schools for over 45 years. She was a phenomenal teacher and was adored by her students. Her patience, compassion, and creativity left a lasting impression on anyone that had the privilege of being in her classroom. In retirement Doris loved going to the beach and relaxing by the water, and taking girl’s trips with her daughters and granddaughters to countless places- including Canada, Martha's Vineyard, West Virginia’s Greenbrier Resort, Baltimore, and Hilton Head, SC as well as other fun junkets. One of her favorite trips was to Williamsburg, VA when the Queen of England II came to visit in May of 2007. When she wasn’t traveling, Doris could be found enjoying live music. If there was a concert or music festival with great Jazz or R&B in the air she was there, dancing to Frankie Beverly & Maize, Plunky & Oneness, or our beloved family member Herbert “Debo” Dabney. Her current music playlist featured Bruno Mars and his group Silk Sonic was played in heavy rotation. Though the songs sound a little different now, dear Doris will forever dance in our hearts. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters Dawn Jordan and Deiree Jordan-Dabney (Andre), who remained close by her side throughout the years; granddaughters, Lauren Torrence, whom she affectionately called Bunny, and LaAnn Boston; nieces, Angelett Brown (Randy), Sharone Boisseau, Tamara Eaton (Verricchia), Chantelle Lee (Vernon), Renay White, Carolyn Freeman, Setenna Barnes, Latasha Kenney and Essandra Collins; nephews, Michael Boisseau, David Coles, Omar White, Carlton Wynn(Flora),Tracy Brower, Eric Brower (Kim), Ted Jordan (Shanna); and a host of great-neices, great-nephews and other relatives and friends.

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Doris L Jordan

October 14, 1933 - June 1, 2022