HR51INTRODUCED
Page 0
HR51
8AJ6HHH-1
By Representatives Drummond, Forte, Clarke, Holk-Jones,
Givens, Tillman, Hollis, McClammy, Gray, Chestnut
RFD:
First Read: 11-Feb-25
1
2
3
4
5
6 8AJ6HHH-1 02/11/2025 NG (L)NG 2025-728
Page 1
First Read: 11-Feb-25
HR____ MOURNING THE DEATH AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF
JOSEPHINE ARLENA JORDAN WILLIAMS.
WHEREAS, it is with profound sadness that we note the
death of Josephine Arelena Jordan Williams, of Mobile,
Alabama, on February 6, 2025, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Williams was born on February 20, 1934,
to Julia Lee Parks Buchanan and Leon Jordan; she graduated
with the Class of 1952 from the Josephine Allen Private
Institute in Mobile, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, for many years, Josephine was a member of
Lily Baptist Church; throughout her life, she served in
various roles at the church and was always willing to assist
wherever needed; she was known for her generosity and her
ability to connect with people from all walks of life; she
cherished rearing her children and delighted in spending
time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, professionally, Josephine worked at the
Courtaulds Fibers Rayon Plant in Axis, Alabama; after her
retirement from Courtaulds, she served as a transportation
aide for Franklin Primary Health Clinics; in her retirement,
she traveled extensively, cherished her family, and enjoyed
spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Josephine is preceded in death by her
parents; son, Lester Earl Jordan; and great-grandson, Jordan
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28 HR51 INTRODUCED
Page 2
parents; son, Lester Earl Jordan; and great-grandson, Jordan
Gray; her precious memories will be cherished by those who
loved her, including her daughters, Jacqueline Thomas Claude
and Joycelyn Thomas Cole (Carson); her son, Andre L.
Williams; her grandchildren, Nigia McCaskill (Henry), Keland
Claude (Andreanna), Aladrienne Jordan, Jolandra McNeil
(Timothy), Tierra Tracy, Andre Williams II, Symone Ariel
Turner (Trequan), Daysia Veal, and Carson Juwan Cole; 17
great-grandchildren; and a host of other loved ones,
friends, and her church family; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Josephine Arlena
Jordan Williams is recorded with deep sadness, and this
resolution is offered in tribute to her life and with
heartfelt sympathy to her family, whose grief is shared by
many.
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43