may helen jordan
1964-1967
Life Story
Birth and Family
May Helen Jordan was born on January 23, 1964, in Newton County, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Albert Jordan (1936–2019) and Mattie Louise Moore Jordan, members of a family deeply rooted in the St. John community and its surrounding kin networks.
Short Life
May Helen’s life was brief but meaningful within her family circle. In 1967, at just three years old, she tragically lost her life as the result of an accidental burn by fire. Her death reflects the very real dangers faced by children in mid-20th-century rural homes, where open heating sources and limited safety infrastructure were common.
Death and Burial
Following her passing, May Helen Jordan was laid to rest at St. John Missionary Baptist Church graveyard, where she rests among generations of her family. Her burial at St. John affirms her place within the enduring spiritual and familial landscape of the community.
Why This Matters
May Helen Jordan’s biography reminds us that community history is not only shaped by long lives and public achievements, but also by short lives deeply mourned. Recording her story ensures that she is not lost to time and that the realities of childhood, vulnerability, and family loss are acknowledged as part of the St. John narrative. Even the youngest members of the community belong to its history—and to its memory.
Resting Place
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard
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Sources
- U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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