Obituary - Sally Pitts Jordan

Sally Pitts Jordan, 75, passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 2, 2023. She was born in Richmond to the late Russell W. Jordan, Jr. and Dorothy Pitts Jordan. Sally graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She completed her undergraduate studies at UNC Greensboro and received her graduate degree in medical technology from VCU. She was a lifelong member of Centenary United Methodist Church.

Sally spent her entire forty-year distinguished career at the microbiology lab at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond. She approached life independently with determination and grit. “When Life gives you lemons, make Lemonade” and as her good friend Joan says, “Sally makes great Lemonade!” Sally loved her friends and family dearly. She was an avid baker who enjoyed preparing treats for others, and she never missed sending a birthday card out to those she knew. Sally also had a special place in her heart for wildlife with a daily priority to feed the birds. She spent many hours online viewing her critter cams.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Barbara McGovern and Judy Jordan; and her brother, Russ Jordan. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Andrea Jordan; two nephews, Rusty Jordan of Richmond, Va. and Tom Jordan of Boulder, Co.; two nieces, Ann Rowell of Little Rock, Ar. and Peggy Davidson of Marietta, Ga.; and many great- nieces and nephews. One of her loves was her 17-year-old cat, Grace Kelly.

Several dear friends helped Sally through her life journey including Dr. Joan Shumaker, Debbie Bare, Ree Ellis, and Chris Greene. The family would like to thank the staff at Bon Secours Emergency Center, Short Pump, for their kind and compassionate care for Sally during her final hours.

A funeral service will be held at Centenary UMC, in Richmond on Monday, January 9, at 11 a.m., with interment to follow at Scottsville Baptist Church, Scottsville, Va. at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sally’s memory may be made to Centenary UMC, 411 E. Grace St., Richmond, Va. 23219 or The Wildlife Center of Virginia, P.O. Box 1557, Waynesboro, Va. 22980.