Gloria Jordan, 73, of Methuen, MA passed away July 10, 2024 peacefully at Highpoint Hospice, surrounded by her family.

She grew up in Reading, MA but moved to Salem, NH in her teenage years, it was during that time that she met her love and she married in 1966. They then created their family of 6 children. She was blessed to be able to stay at home to raise her children for most of their life. She then started working at Malden Mills and worked there for many years where she met so many friends that became her Malden Mills "Family". Gloria was an avid bowler in her younger years and played on many teams. She also loved being outdoors, and she enjoyed camping for many years with children and grandchildren at her seasonal camp. Gloria enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and has  made baby outfits for many of her family and friends. She also enjoyed cooking family dinners and was an amazing baker and made and decorated cakes for several events. In her later years she became an avid card and dice player and enjoyed cribbage with her friends and family. Gloria had a heart of gold and has been there for everyone when she could. She has been blessed to have had and be loved by so many friends, who were like family to her.

She was predeceased by her husband Ralph Jordan, Jr., her son, Ralph Jordan, III and her granddaughter, Janelle Jordan.

Gloria will be deeply missed by her 5 children, Dorothy Jordan of Salem, NH, Sharon Jordan and partner David of Methuen, MA, Terri Jordan and partner Andy of Methuen, MA, Gayle Jordan of Methuen, MA and Bruce Jordan and wife Jenna of Salem, NH, her foster son Michael Philbrick, N.C. and her siblings, Paul Slaughter of NV, Roy Carlson Jr. of Hyannis MA, and Judy Torres of San Antonio TX, her 12 grandchildren, Gloria Loik, Moises Afonso, David Deas, Justin Jordan, John McGrail Jr., Zachary Jordan, Julia McGrail, Celina DaGiau, Craig Jordan, Brady Jordan, and Breanna Jordan and 18 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She has many extended family members and blessed with even more friends throughout her life. A special thank you to Tufts Hospice and High Pointe Hospice House for the wonderful care for our mom.

Visitation will be Monday, July 15 from 4:00-7:30 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St. Salem, NH. The Funeral Service will follow visitation at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home.