Bernice Patterson Jordan of Odessa, formerly of Big Spring, was born December 1, 1915, in Paducah, TX. She died May 9, 2009.She grew up around Childress, TX & graduated from Tell High School. She married Thomas E. Jordan, Jr. April 15, 1939 and lived in Big Spring all of her married life. Bernice was a stay-at-home mom for their one daughter, Joan. Later she worked for 20 years as an elementary school secretary, and loved being around the children & teachers.Bernice loved the out-of-doors and was an avid golfer.She was a Presbyterian for many years–at 1st Presbyterian in Big Spring, then moving her membership to Westminster Presbyterian Church of Odessa, when she moved there in 1989.She was pre-deceased by her parents Henry S. & Eunie Patterson; three siblings: R.D. Patterson, Vanis Patterson and Lorene Roberson; her husband of 44 years, T.E. Jordan, Jr.; an infant son T.E. Jordan, III; and son-in-law Don Errol McCown.She is survived by her daughter, Joan Jordan McCown of Odessa, two much loved grandchildren: Don McCown, Jr. (and wife Maryann) of Asheville, North Carolina and Marley McCown Williams of Richmond, Virginia; a great-grandson, Marley's son, Daven; and nieces & nephews.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial gift to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4901 Maple Ave., Odessa, Texas 79762.A memorial celebration will be held Wednesday, May 13 at 4:00 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Odessa,and a grave side service will be held at 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Big Spring Thursday, May 14. Arrangements are entrusted to Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring, Texas. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,