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Beth Ann Jordan

Beth Ann Jordan, 36, of Ireland, passed away after a tragic accident on Monday, December 27, 2021.

She was born in Weston on March 9, 1985, a daughter of Thomas Sims II and the late Bonita Law Bennett. Greeting Beth at Heaven’s Gate, along with her mother, are her sister-in-law, Brenda Harris; and brother, Thomas Sims III.

On September 23, 2011, Beth married the love of her life, James Thomas Jordan. The two of them shared the ups and downs of marriage and raising their sons, and he will miss her dearly.

Forever cherishing their memories of Beth’s giving nature along with her husband and father, are three sons: Adam Jordan, Caleb Jordan, and Grant Jordan; three siblings: April Sims of Orlando, Amanda Sims and Josh Sims both of Weston; one sister-in-law, Darlene Wyne and husband, John, of Ireland; one brother-in-law, Daniel Jordan of Ireland; mother and father-in-law: Harmand and Darlene Jordan of Ireland; her husky, Simba; and several nieces and nephews.

Beth graduated from Lewis County High School in the class of 2003. She was a homemaker and loving mother. Beth was formerly a manager at the Flatwoods McDonalds for over 10 years.  She was a Christian by faith and loved to spend time outdoors: kayaking, camping, fishing, sightseeing, and admiring waterfalls.

Family and friends will gather for Visitation at Clutter Funeral Home – Alkire Chapel located at 190 Wildcat Road in Ireland from 12 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2021. Funeral Services will begin at 2 p.m. in the Alkire Chapel with Pastor David Gillum officiating. Interment will follow at the Jordan Family Cemetery in Ireland.

We, at Clutter Funeral Home – Alkire Chapel, are honored and privileged to serve the family of Beth Ann Jordan. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ClutterFuneralHome.com.

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