Doris H Jordan

Deaconess Doris Holley Jordan was born September 20, 1949 to the late Willis and Dorothy Holley of Chowan County. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 5, 2026, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC with family by her side.

Doris attended Chowan County Public Schools. She moved to New York and furthered her education and worked for Britannica Publishing Company. Upon returning to Chowan County Doris worked in several capacities. She was employed by Don Juan Sewing Factory, a Substitute Teacher with Edenton Chowan Public Schools, Chowan Hospital Gift Shop, and Chowan County Clothes Closet. In 2014 she was named Volunteer of the year by the local Emergency Aid Group for her outstanding work at the Clothes Closet. The job that Doris was most known for was Jordan’s Catering Service where she took pride in serving her world-famous macaroni and cheese, honey bun cakes, green beans, candied yams, banana pudding and sweet potato cakes.

Doris married Marshall Jordan Jr. on September 5, 1981, and shared forty-four years of marital bliss. They are the proud parents of three children; Marsha Jordan, Lawrence Holley, and Milette Lindsey.

 Doris was a loving dedicated wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Doris enjoyed life. Her favorite pastimes were cooking, decorating and shopping.

 Deaconess Doris accepted Christ at an early age. She was a devoted Christian and an active member of Greater Welch’s Chapel Baptist Church where she was a faithful member of the Trustee Board. Doris later joined Greater Saunders Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served as the Culinary Arts Specialist. Her love for God never wavered during her sickness. From her hospital bed she declared that God is a Mighty Good God, and she thanked Him.

Doris leaves to cherish her memories, her loving husband of forty-four years Marshall Jordan Jr. Three children Marsha Jordan of Portsmouth, VA, Lawrence Holley (Joy) of Gastonia, NC, Millette Linsey (Bruce) of Portsmouth, VA; grandchildren: Deidra Holley, Marta Jackson, Shawnette Toney, and Cadejah Copeland. She also leaves to cherish her memory six great grandchildren; two sisters Kay Wright of Edenton, Phyllis Holley of Columbia South Carolina, two brothers William Holley (Dorthy) of Edenton, NC, Frank Holley (Wanda) of Davenport Iowa, two sisters-in-law Marla Jordan of Edenton, Audrey Holley of Edenton and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Dorthy Holley. Sisters Mae Beulah Elliott (Wallace), Sarah Elliott (James), Marion Holley (Clarence); brothers Lacy Holley, Willis Holley (Marie), sister-in-law Marion Joseph, Marva Elliott (David) and grandson Braelin Jordan-Twine.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing-2nd Timothy 4:7&8

The family will receive guest at the home daily until 8:00 PM.

Viewing and Visitation will be held Friday, June 12, 2026 at Warren's Grove Baptist Church, Edenton, NC from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.

Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Waren's Grove Baptist Church, Edenton, NC at 2:00 pm.

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