Teresa considered endless possibilities, and persevered throughout her life. She loved life and applauded the accomplishments of all three of her children. Teresa loved each daughter dearly, and they knew they were loved by their mother. “Terry’s” grandchildren, Emma Jordan Beam, Michael Vance Beam, Micah Douglas Beam, Annabelle Mae Matocha, and Amelia Bess Matocha knew “Grammy” loved them very much.
She reminded others of God’s love for them as she read Scripture and spoke with them about the plan of Salvation. Teresa’s family would say she lived a life of success and cherished time with people. A few of Teresa’s hobbies were sewing, reading, and collecting gemstones. She also enjoyed spending time enjoying the simple pleasures of life as opportunities arose.
Teresa earned degrees from Gaston College, Gardner-Webb University and Gordon-Conwell Seminary. At the beginning of her career life, Teresa worked for the FBI. Later, she worked for the Agriculture Center in Dallas, NC. During most of her career, she retired from Gaston College in Dallas, NC. She enjoyed counseling students and young adults. Later, she became the Chief GED Examiner at the college. In 2003, Teresa graduated from Gordon-Conwell Seminary with a dream to one day open her own private practice in Christian counseling. She wanted others to trust in Christ and believe in God’s Word and the power of prayer.
Teresa Bess Jordan, “Terry,” is the daughter of the late Virginia (Smith) Jordan and William Andrew Jordan. Immediate family left to cherish memories of Teresa and carry on her legacy are her children, Amanda Bishop and her husband Darrell, Melody Beam and Marianne Matocha, and her grandchildren. Teresa also leaves behind her brothers, Gregory Jordan, David Jordan and his wife Pat, and Tim Jordan and his wife Michelle.
A celebration of Teresa’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday October 23, 2022 at Carothers Funeral Home, 2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia. The family will receive friends one hour before the service beginning at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow the Celebration of Life Service at in the War Memorial Garden at Gaston Memorial Park. Pastor Greg Hager will officiate and offer words of encouragement and hope to family and friends that gather to celebrate Teresa’s life.
The family request that in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Teresa’s name to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, P. O. Box 414238, Boston, MA 02241-4238 www.mmrfcurecloud.org and/or The Crisis Pregnancy Center, 700 Robinson Road, Gastonia, NC 28054 or www.cpcgaston.com
Fond memories of Teresa and condolences for the family may be left at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com.
The Staff of Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to serve the Jordan Family.
