Genetta A. Jordan

Genetta A. Jordan, 78, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at UW Health - Swedish American Hospital. She was born on April 17, 1947, in Beloit WI, the daughter of Larry and Gertrude (McGlaun) Berkley. She married her husband of 56 years, Elbert R. Jordan, on December 17, 1968, in Rockford IL.

Genetta was a godly woman, being a parishioner at Liberty Baptist Church for many years. Until her retirement, she was a social worker at River Bluff Nursing Home, which showcased her passion for helping others and where she made many lifelong friends. She loved flowers, plants, and putting together flower arrangements. She loved to cook and host Tupperware and jewelry parties for her friends and family. Always willing to babysit children, she loved to be surrounded by laughter and love. She had a very strong commitment to being a wife and mother.

Genetta is survived by her husband, Elbert; her daughters, Tasha (Terryon) Champion , Aliza Jordan, and Yvette Jordan; her grandchildren, Alexus Brown, Corey Brown, Victoria Brown, Angelo Perteete, Kristopher Champion, and Madisun Champion; her great granddaughter, Nevaeh Brown; her brother, Jeffrey Goodwin; her nephews, William Sockwell, and Curtis Sockwell; her nieces, Margaret Goodwin, Tami Jennings, Shay Sockwell, and Chasstidy Goodwin, and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is preceded by her son, Edward Calvin Hancock III; her grandsons, Juamaul Pitt II and Te'lyl Beasley; her sisters, Denise Goodwin and Loretta Sockwell; and her nephew, Mario Sockwell.

A Memorial service will take place on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N Rockton Ave. A memorial visitation will precede the service from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service is at 1:00 p.m. To share memories and condolences online, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.