Barbara Jordan Haley

Obituary For Barbara Jordan Haley

SUNRISE

Barbara Jordan Haley was born to the late Robert E. Jordan Sr. and Louise R. Jordan on April 14, 1949. She was the oldest of six children.

DASH

Barbara was educated in the Talladega City School System in Alabama. She graduated from Westside High School in 1967. At an early age, she developed a love for sewing. She was an excellent seamstress, sewing for special occasions like weddings, proms, and costumes for school plays.

On June 15, 1970, she was united in holy matrimony to the late Ernest Haley. They remained united in marriage for 19 years until Ernest’s untimely death in April of 1989, when he put up a hard-fought battle against cancer. To this union, two children were born. She dedicated her early life to being a stay-at-home mom to her children.

She joined Mount Welcome Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Charles W. Grant. She remained a member until she gained her wings to heaven.

Barbara Haley was last employed with Initial Cleaning Services, where she retired in 2014. She worked for over twenty years in custodial services.

Barbara had a love for her family. Affectionately known to her family and friends as “Bobbie”. She valued each relationship, especially with her grandchildren, who lovingly called her “MeMa.” Her laughter was infectious, and she loved to bowl. She and her late husband, Ernest enjoyed bowling in a league for years. She shared a special ‘Chardonay’ bond with her longtime neighbor, Raylanda Anderson.

SUNSET

On February 10, 2025 Bobbie answered God’s call. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Haley, her father Robert E. Jordan Sr., and her sister, Vivian E. Jones.

HER LEGACY

She leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Terrence Haley (Mable) of Fairburn, GA, Kendra Haley Goolsby (Ontario) of Atlanta, GA and her mother, Louise R. Jordan of Talladega, AL (Decatur, GA). Her grandchildren, Jaryl Kenyon Williams and Olivia C’ymone Goolsby of Atlanta, GA. Her siblings, Robert E. Jordan Jr. (Shirley) of Talladega, AL, Janice J. Bolton (James) of Stonecrest, GA, Tammie J. Swain of Decatur, GA, & Kim Jordan of Ellenwood, GA. A special cousin, Carolyn Dye (Willie Henry) of Talladega, AL, an aunt, Catherine ‘Dot’ Basdeo, Brooklyn, NY. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Services

Memorial Service

Mar

22

Mt. Welcome Missionary Baptist Church

581 Parker Avenue
Decatur, GA 30032

11:00 AM

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