Rosa M. Jordan

MOTHER ROSA MAE WHEELER JORDAN, daughter of Willie James Wheeler, Sallie McFadden Wheeler and Rosa Jane Goodman Wheeler, was born on August 5, 1930 in Sumter, South Carolina. She received her education in the public schools there. After graduating from high school she attended Morris College. In 1960 she married the late Louis Andrew Jordan, Sr. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior early in her life. She spent her childhood as a member of Hickory Grove Free Will Baptist Church in South Carolina. The church was founded by her paternal grandfather, Reverend George Washington Wheeler. As an adult, Rosa Mae moved to Baltimore, Maryland where she joined Greater New Hope Baptist Church. There she served the Lord as a member of the Gospel Choir. One of her greatest joys was to sing unto the Lord. Later she became a member of New Galilee Church of God in Christ where she served faithfully on the Gospel Choir. She was also secretary for the choir and served as a member of the Pastor's Aid. After the Bishop of New Galilee passed away, she became a member of First Greater Harvest Apostolic Church where she served on the Gospel Choir, as secretary to the choir and on the Pastor's Partner's Ministry. She was also on the Mother's Board. She continued to serve the Lord here on earth until Thursday, December 1, 2005 when He called her home to rest in His loving arms. Rosa Mae loved the Lord with her whole heart and now she is able to be in His presence eternally. Wherever she went, she touched the hearts of many with her humble and loving spirit. So many of us recall hearing her say, "I love everybody." We knew she meant it. And while we know that our Lord rejoices to have His child home, we will miss her here on earth. "Praise the Lord." (Rosa Mae's well known words) She leaves to cherish her memory: three daughters, Pamela, Cynthia and Sherri; three sons, Willie (Michael), Louis (Jr.) and Duane (Tony); one son-in-law, John; two daughters-in-law, Tammy and Roshun; two sisters, LaVista and Mary; two brothers, Franklin and Willie (Bill); an uncle, Freezell; and an aunt, Estelle; seventeen grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends."Be Encouraged." (Rosa Mae's well known words)

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Rosa M. Jordan

August 5, 1930 - December 1, 2005