Jerry Sue Gordon 87 of Westville, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023 in Michigan. She was born September 27, 1936 in Ripley, Tennessee to John Wesley and Corinne Nell (Jones) Sadler. On August 15, 1954 in Edith Tennessee, she married James Edward Gordon who survives. Over their 69 years of marriage they had four children that survive. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children Kathy Oliver of Edwardsburg, Michigan, James Gordon Jr., of Edwardsburg, Connie Ponder of Lake Ozark, Missouri, and Marla Williams of Norfolk, Virginia, 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; her sisters Barbara Roach of Mishawaka and Lula Merle Meadows of Ripley, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jeff Sadler of Ripley. Jerry Sue was a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Portage and taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for decades. Above all, Jerry Sue loved God and her savior Jesus Christ. During her time on earth she enjoyed growing flowers, gardening and canning. Family, friends and neighbors were very important to her and she always served those around her. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Friday, November 3rd at Newhard Funeral Home in Westville. Pastor John Stalions will officiate. Burial will be in Pinhook Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of services. Memorials can be made to the LaPorte County Animal Shelter. www.newhardfuneralhome.com
Jerry Sue Gordon Obituary
