Bonnie Dell Jordan

Bonnie Dell Nichols Jordan, age 84, of Monticello went to be with the Lord on Jan. 9, 2012. She was born July 5, 1927, in Drew County, to the late Myrtle Gibson Nichols and James Carr Nichols Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James Terrell Jordan; three brothers, James "J.C." Carr Nichols Jr., Alfred Nichols, and Luther Nichols; and a sister, Lillian McKeown. Bonnie graduated from Drew Central High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Monticello for 62 years, where she served in many capacities. She sang in the church choir and was a member of the Hutchinson Sunday School Class and the First United Methodist Women. She was also a member of several area bridge clubs as well as a member of the PEO. Survivors include two sons, Terrell Laron Jordan and wife Carol Bond Jordan of Jonesboro, and Jerry Lavon Jordan and wife Sara Hesser Jordan of Maumelle; one daughter, Cindy Jordan Isch and husband Larry Isch of Knoxville, Ark.; eight grandchildren, Paula Jordan Beavers, Johna Anderson, Jim Bob Jordan, O'Neal Jordan, B.J. Lafferty, Lauren Lafferty Beam, Elizabeth Davis Bradley, and Jeremy Hart Davis; and eight great grandchildren, Layne, John Issac, Linley, Ava John, Vivian, Mallory, Emory and Kyra. Bonnie is also survived by many loving and devoted friends. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Bonnie's funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at First United Methodist Church in Monticello. The family requests memorial contributions be made to: First United Methodist Church of Monticello. Arrangements are under the direction of Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home in Monticello. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.