Elaine Jordan Holden

Elaine went to her heavenly home on Friday, September 10, 2021, with her family by her side. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Elaine was born June 18, 1930, in Albany, LA and lived on the family property her entire life. She was a homemaker and worked many years at Albany High School in the English and Reading labs. Elaine was a faithful servant of the Lord and lived each day to bring honor and glory to her Savior. She was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Albany where she started teaching at the tender age of 15. During the course of her life, she served multiple times on every committee for the church and was a devoted deacon’s wife. She also taught GA’s, Sunbeams, VBS, Church Training and bible studies. Her heart was in teaching Sunday School. She taught preschool, children, teens, and young married couples Sunday School from the age of 15 to 82 when she decided to become a member of the Senior Adult Ladies Class all of whom she loved dearly. She started studying and preparing for her next Sunday’s lesson on Monday morning every week. In addition, Elaine was a vital part of the music ministry of her church. She was a strong fixture in the choir from her childhood until her mid-80’s. She also served as interim music minister several times over the course of her life. Elaine had many hobbies including sewing and raising potted flowers. She was an accomplished seamstress. First and foremost, came her family and spending time with them. Elaine is survived by her sons Michael Holden (Connie) and Danny Holden (Susan); daughter, Lori Parker (Marcell); grandchildren Dr. Jennifer Alleyn (Dr. Jaime), Clay Parker (Sammi), Peyton Parker, Bryan Burleson (Kylie), Keith Nicolosi (Stacey), and Ray Lexia (Joni); great grandchildren Camille Alleyn, Makenzie Burleson, Carson and Camryn Lexia, Alyssa Lavergne (Dennis), Calleigh and Braclynn Nicolosi. She is also survived by her brother, Gerald Jordan, very special “cousin sister” Marian Johnson Keaton, and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Leland “Gene” Holden; her mother, Carrie Kinchen Jordan; her father, Norman Jordan, Sr., her stepmother, Marguerite Jordan, her grandparents who raised her, William and Rosa Jordan, and her brother, Norman Jordan, Jr. The family would like to extend their thanks to New Century Hospice for their wonderful care going the extra mile for her and her family during trying COVID times. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation held at Bethlehem Baptist Church located at 29350 S Montpelier Rd in Albany, on Saturday, September 18, 2021, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. that will be officiated by Pastors Alton Foster and Joe Dunn. The interment will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home in Monroe, LA. The family requests masks be worn, and social distancing observed when attending services.

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Elaine Jordan Holden

June 18, 1930 - September 10, 2021