Linda Harrison Jordan
Linda Harrison Jordan, 80, beloved wife and mother, died on April 16, 2025 in Monticello.
Linda was born on September 16, 1944 in Miami, Fla. to the late Robert Perry Harrison and the late Nora Sanders Harrison Ball. Linda’s father was serving as a dentist in the U.S. Army Airforce in Miami during World War II. Following the war, the family moved back to Jackson. Linda was the Jackson High School STAR Student and valedictorian for the 1962 graduation class.
Music was Linda’s passion. She majored in music at Wesleyan College in Macon, graduating in 1966. She shared her musical talents as the longtime pianist and choir director at Monticello Presbyterian Church. She was also a founding member of the church’s Mary Faith handbell choir. Linda enjoyed playing the clarinet in the Monticello Community Band.
Soon after college graduation, Linda married Erskine O’Neil (Neil) Jordan on July 3, 1966. On that date, Braves pitcher Tony Cloninger hit two grand slams; everyone was talking about that at the wedding reception. They settled in Monticello, Neil’s hometown. Their son Robert was born in 1968, and their daughter Jennifer was born in 1970.
Linda managed the family land surveying and real estate business, E.O. Jordan, Inc., throughout her career. She also served as the Jasper County Surveyor for many years.
Linda was actively engaged in the community. She and Neil were founding parents of Piedmont Academy, and Linda later was a member of its Board of Trustees. Linda served on the Central Georgia EMC Board of Directors for many years. When the Jasper County Water Authority was formed, Linda served as its first Executive Director.
She was an active member, Elder and longtime treasurer of the Monticello Presbyterian Church. In 2003 Linda was honored as the Jasper County Citizen of the Year for coordinating the courthouse renovations.
In her younger years, Linda was an avid water skier. As an adult, she enjoyed playing bridge and maintaining a beautiful yard and patio. She explored the world through books.
Linda is survived by her husband Neil Jordan of Monticello, son Robert Jordan (Betty Jean) of Monticello, daughter Jennifer McDonald (Scott) of Monticello, brother Kodac Harrison (Patty) of Decatur, granddaughters O’Neil Sealy and Fleming Sealy, and great-granddaughters Nora and Izzy.
A memorial service was held Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Monticello Presbyterian Church. Dr. Corey Ingold officiated.
The family suggests donations to the Monticello Presbyterian Church Music Program, P.O. Box 308, Monticello, Ga. 31064.
Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Visit its website at www.jordanfuneralhomemonticello.com.