Nora “Sug” Juanita Jordan, 86 of Jasper was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 2.  Born on February 19, 1940 in Jasper, she was the cherished daughter of Clyde “Goat” Conway Cash and Leila Graham Cash. Sug was a devoted member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, where her faith shaped the way she lived and loved.  Sug was married to her beloved husband Tommy Jordan until his passing. Together, they built and operated Jordan Roofing Company, serving their community with dedication, hard work, and integrity for many years. Their partnership, both in life and in business, was a testament to commitment and perseverance.  A woman of many talents, Sug found joy in cooking, sewing, and gardening. She had a heart of gold, always giving, always caring, and always showing love in the quiet, meaningful ways that made her unforgettable. Sug adored her dogs and treasured every moment spent with her family, who were the center of her world.  Her legacy is one of kindness, devotion, and love, felt deeply by all who were blessed to know her.

Sug is preceded in death by her father Clyde “Goat” Conway Cash, mother Leila Graham Cash, husband Tommy Jordan, brothers Don Cash, John Cash, Ed Cash, Allen Cash, Tommy Cash and Dave Cash, as well as sisters Sue Robertson, Willie Cartwright, Betty Jo Peade, Diane Griffith, Cathy Nelson, Dean Collins, Martha Cash and Linda Wilson.

Left to cherish her memory are her son Tommy (Allison) Jordan, daughters Tina (Randy) Schroeder and Melissa (Mark) Elmore, sister Louise King, grandchildren Lanea Alder, Chelsea (Kendale) Kesler, Jordan Nunley, Evan (Makayla) Jordan, Emeree Jordan, Zackery (Sydney) Milleson and Koby Milleson, great-grandchildren Leon Kesler, Oakleigh Jordan, Bailey Jordan, James Jordan, Zephyr & Ezra Bradley and Zayne Milleson, nieces, nephews, as well as other family members and friends.

Visitation was on Monday, July 6 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday, July 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tate Funeral home in Jasper.

Funeral services were also on Tuesday, July 7 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, with Pastor Tony Tuders who officiated.

Sug was laid to rest on Tuesday July 7 at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens in Jasper, immediately after the funeral services were held.

Pallbearers were Zackery Milleson, Koby Milleson, Evan Jordan, Kendale Kesler, Jason Slatton and Danny Witt.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.

The Marion Tribune – July 9, 2026