Helen Ruth Jordan

November 15, 1943 - January 21, 2016

Mrs. Helen Ruth Jackson Jordan, age 72, of Pearson, passed away early Thursday morning, January 21, 2016, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was born Nov. 15, 1943 to the late Azil Hudson Jackson and the late Easter Louise Shealton Jackson. Mrs. Jordan, a native of Hill City, Gordon County, Georgia, was a homemaker. She had lived in the Atkinson County area for many years. She was also preceded in death by her first Husband, David Elias Jordan, and Siblings, Barney Jackson, Fred Jackson, Robert Jackson, Billy Jackson, Mary Jordan, Nell Howell, and Maggie Silvers. Survivors include: Her Husband: Anastasio Olivares of Pearson, GA; 2 Sons: Billy Jordan of Douglas, GA, Timmy Jordan of Axson, GA; 1 Daughter: Shelia Arnold of Cleveland, TN; 3 Sisters: Patricia Batten of Pearson, GA, Barbara Myers of Dalton, GA and Linda Thompson of Ambrose, GA; A number of grandchildren and great grandchildren; Several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 23, 2016, at 1:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. Clyde Purvis officiating. The Interment followed in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Atkinson County. Special Musical Selections, “Amazing Grace”, and “Beulah Land”, were rendered by CD Music. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by CD Music. Condolences may be left at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.