Jimmie Ray Gordon, retired registered nurse, died November 9th, 2023. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church on Grant’s Ferry Road at a later date.
Mrs. Gordon was born in Covington, Tennessee. She spent her early years in New Orleans, Louisiana, but grew up primarily in Jackson, MS. Jimmie was a graduate of Central High School and the Mississippi Baptist Hospital Gilfoy School of Nursing. She worked as an office and surgical nurse in the Jackson area until her marriage to Robert H. (Bob) Gordon in 1967, their union lasted 40 years until Bob’s death in 2007. Bob’s journalism career took them out of state for a number of years. They returned to Jackson when Bob accepted the position as managing editor of the Jackson Daily News. Mrs. Gordon continued practicing her profession in nursing with the Miss. Foundation for Medical Care, Central Mississippi Home Health care and The Curtis Group until her retirement. She and Bob were longtime residents of the reservoir area and active members of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church where she enjoyed being a member of the Sanctuary Choir, Serendipity Sunday School Class and The Trendsetters Group.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, parents Ruth Currie Lumpkin and Nolan Ray (Doc) Currie, brother Wesley C. Currie, and stepbrother Bill Lumpkin. Survivors include niece Christina Lueders and son Brandon, nephew Joshua Currie and sons Liam, Nolan and Evan, and stepsister Marcia Weaver (Bob).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the music program at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church at 400 Grant’s Ferry Road, Brandon, MS 39047, Grace Place Ministry (at Galloway United Methodist Church); or the charity of your choice.
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