Joella Gordon

Joella Maria Gordon (Malveaux) passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the age of 90 in San Bernardino, California. She was at home surrounded by beloved family members at the time of her passing. Joella was born on October 15, 1933, in Opelousas, Louisiana, to Athanas Malveaux, Jr. and Ester “Esta” Thomas.

Joella graduated from St. Francis Xavier High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and continued her education at Compton Community College and the University of Southern California. She worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District for many years before retiring and relocating to San Bernardino. She enjoyed teaching so much that she returned to the classroom at Holy Rosary Academy in San Bernardino. Joella remained a devout and active member of the Catholic Church throughout her life.

Most importantly, Joella loved her family and instilled in her children and grandchildren strong values that have served them well. She will be deeply missed and forever in their hearts.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Raymond, Sr.; their children Raymond Larry, Jr., Derek Paul, Anetta Celine Leone, Christopher Dale, Lori Kathleen Johnson, Maria Carla, and Karen Suzanne Williams; fifteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and siblings James, Donald, Ralph, and Josephine Thompson as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents Athanas and Ester Malveaux, and siblings Vernon, Raymond, Earl, Evelyn Nero, John, and Joseph.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 5:00-9:00 PM at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3520 E Washington St, Colton, CA

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 10:30-11:30 AM Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, 2525 N. Arrowhead, San Bernardino, CA.

Committal will follow the funeral at 1:00 PM at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA

After services, we will gather immediately following the burial at Orange Terrace Community Center, 20010 Orange Terrace Parkway, Riverside, CA

Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,

Hallowed be thy Name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done,

On earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

As we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

But deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory

for ever and ever.

Amen