Linda L. "Nanny/Aunt Dumplin" Barefield Jordan, was called home to be with her Savior Wednesday, May 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, May 14, 2021 at Waco Memorial Park, Waco, TX. Officiating will be Terry Wilkerson, of Oaklawn Baptist Church.
Linda was born July 21, 1938 in Mexia, TX to Alton and Alice Barefield.
She was employed at Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. After her retirement in 1994, she began her second career at Airfre Filter Service. Her work allowed her to make lifelong friends which she cherished. Linda never met a stranger and was always there to help others in time of need. She was a member of Oak Lawn Baptist Church in Bellmead. Linda's joy in life was taking care of her family. She overcame obstacles in her life with grace and dignity with the help of her Lord and following the example set by her parents.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Charles Sargent and Joe Jordan; and Aunt, Maurine Easterling.
Survivors include daughter, Sherri Jones Gaby and her husband Kenneth; son, Gary Sargent and his wife, Dianna; grandchildren, Melisa Morgan and her husband, Richard, Michelle Brown and her husband, Tony, Melanie Kruppa and her husband Ralph, Chrystal Thomas and her husband, Shawn and Lauren McAninch and her husband, Scott; sister Carol Glassie and her husband, Fred; 12 great grandchildren; and nieces and cousins.
Pallbearers; Craig Morgan, Hunter Kruppa, Shawn Brown, Kyle Morgan, Tyler Brown, Kaden Kruppa. Honorary pallbearers; Ethan McAninch, Miles Thomas, Felix Thomas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Oaklawn Baptist Church.
Condolences(10)
Linda Kerr
Hewitt, TX Friday, May 21, 2021 Linda was a part of a Ladies Bible Study in my home and she was a blessing to all of us. My heart hurts for her family because I know she will be missed. She loved her kids and grandkids so very much. I thank God she is in Heaven today praising our Savior. Prayers are being lifted up for the family.LeAnn Hadley
Crawford, TX Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Linda was just the most gracious woman I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She will be missed. My most sincere condolences to the family.Charles Yerger
West, TX Saturday, May 15, 2021 Sherri and Gary I am so sorry for your loss. I have a lifetime of memories of your mom always being the awesome lady she was. Everyone whose lives she touched was forever blessed and better for meeting her even if only momentarily. We keep the family in my prayers and am here if you need anything.Debbie Webb
Crawford, TX Friday, May 14, 2021 Linda and I worked together at Airfre. She was a sweetheart always willing to help and give comforting advise. I haven't seen her in many years now, but I have thought of her often.May God hold you close and comfort each of you at this time and always.
Joe & Debbie Webb
Emert Family
WACO, TX Friday, May 14, 2021 Linda was such a special person and brought much joy to Airfre Filter Service. Our thought and prayer are with her family and friends.Carolyn Ivy
Moody, TX Friday, May 14, 2021 your in my prayers.Donna Beck
Alba, TX Thursday, May 13, 2021 So sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much it meant to me when you came to my moms funeral, Gary. I am out of town are I would be there. My thoughts are with you & family.Kim Newman
Belton, TX Thursday, May 13, 2021 I'm so very sorry for your loss! Praying for your family!Blessings!
Kim Newman
robin payne
belton, TX Thursday, May 13, 2021 My condolences on your loss.Kelly Morgan
Hewitt, TX Thursday, May 13, 2021 Our prayers and love you and your family.