Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Atkinson, Barbara Ann Jordan October 5, 2025
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Metropolitan Funeral Home

Barbara Ann Atkinson, better known as "Bossy or Ballsie" by her family, was called
home to be with her heavenly Father on October 4, 2025. Barbara was born to Johnnie
and Janie Jordan on October 5, 1954. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie, cousin, and friend. She was known
for her infectious laugh, positive energy, encouraging words, and most of all her
love for Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. She was a faithful servant of God and a
member of The Greater House of Faith Apostolic Church, Norfolk, Virginia. Barbara
attended Norfolk Public Schools and graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk,
Virginia. She also worked in food service for Norfolk Public Schools and retired
from the S.T.O.P. Organization's Central Kitchen in 2021.  

Barbara enjoyed being around her family. She often spent hours on the phone talking
to her big sister "Limey". She loved her gospel music and used her beautiful voice
to sing along and praise the Lord's name. Barbara was no stranger to hard work and
enjoyed her job and coworkers, whom she spoke highly of.

She lived humbly, never complained, and wore her heart on her sleeve. She was the
best at keeping secrets, and to this day, only she and God share those unspoken
moments. 

Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Johnnie and Janie Jordan, her husband Leon
Atkinson, her Sisters, Texie "Sis" Cowell, Sally "Lou" Jordan, and Joyce "Limey"
Lane. Brothers, Clarence "Tubby" Jordan and George Jordan. She leaves behind to
cherish her memory brothers, Johnnie "Speedy" Jordan, Melvin Jordan, Gerald Jordan,
and Bobby "Pop" Jordan (Gail); Sons, Curtis Jordan Sr. (Kia) and Julius Jordan.
Daughters, Erica Davis (Carlton) and Shameka Atkinson. Grandchildren, Curtis Jr.,
Tyshawn, Catrelle, Kaederion, Kaemani, Blessyn, David, Kyree, Emoni, Jenesis, and
Elijah. Great-grandchild, Aubrey Mae, and a plethora of loving nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends. 

Barbara will be dearly missed, but we know she would want us all to continue to love
one another and give all praises to God. While she may not be here in her temporary
earthly body, her spirit and grace will forever and always fill our hearts. We love
you!

Viewing on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Metropolitan
Funeral Service, 7246 Granby Street Norfolk. Celebration of Life on Thursday,
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2401 Ludlow Street,
Norfolk. Laid to Rest in Calvary Cemetery, 1600 St. Julian Avenue, Norfolk.

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