Carol Francis Simpson Jordan

Carol Francis Simpson Jordan 92 of Oakland, Ky received her heavenly reward on the evening of October 30, 2026 at Colonial Nursing Home with family at her side.

Carol is preceded in death by her father Thomas Simpson and her mother Lavinia Elrod Simpson, her sister Ruth Ann Simpson Beckham and daughter Teresa Jordan Barrick. Carol was a member of Berea Christian Church where she played the piano for over 60 years. She loved gospel music and played for several quartets around the community and enjoyed 20 years with the Singing Seniors. Later in life when she may have forgotten names she never forgot the notes of her lifelong friend "The Piano". Her love for the Lord, her family and the piano continued until her final breath.

Carol worked at "The Derby" Union Underwear sewing factory. After her retirement, she was a caregiver and loved visiting with old friends. Carol leaves behind two sons Mike Jordan and Jeff Jordan (wife Carolyn), Son In Law Danny Barrick, 7 Grandchildren

Nickie Jordan Jones (Jimmy), Shane Jordan (Jay), Holly Whittinghill (Allen), Jaime Gardner (Patrick), Isaac Barrick (Amber), Elizabeth Cleghorn (Zane), Sarah Jordan (Oney) and 11 Great Grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Berea Christian Church www.bereacc.org or mailed to 4234 Porter Pike BG 42103.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 3 at Berea Christian Church with burial to follow in Berea Christian Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesday at the church. Johnson Vaughn Phelps Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.