Bertha Mae Rochholz Jordan, age 94 of Burgaw, passed into the arms of Jesus at home Wednesday January 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 18, 1929 in Guthrie County Iowa, daughter of the late Harold and Anna Rochholz. She was also predeceased by her husband, Delva Jordan Sr.

She is survived by three children, Jesse Jordan of Wilmington, Donna Richardson and husband Shepard of Rocky Point, and Delva "Dee" Jordan Jr. and wife Terrie of Burgaw; six grandchildren, Charlotte, Alicia, Brandon, Elizabeth, Jessie Anna and Delva "Trey" III; six great grandchildren, two step daughters, Marilyn and Melva; two sisters, Betty Castle and Carla McNurney both of CO; and many nieces and nephews.

Bertha joined Jordan's Chapel Church in 1961. She retaught herself to play the piano and was very active in the church ever since. She has been the Pianist, Youth Leader, Lay Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Bible School Teacher, Christmas Play Director, Sunday School Superintendent, member of UMW, held positions on numerous committees, Choir Member, cleaned the church, and mowed the church yard. Bertha volunteered at Pender Memorial Hospital for over twenty years and was honored for 8000 hours service. She also worked at Pender County voting polls.

The family will receive friends Friday 4-8:00PM at the Jordan family home place, 6206 Stag Park Rd. Burgaw.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday February 3, 2024 at Jordan's Chapel Church. Reverend William Hill Pearsall will officiate. Burial will follow in the Jordan Family Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Lower Cape Fear Life Care.