She graduated from Monticello High School in 1995 and went on to graduate in 2005 from the University of Arkansas in Monticello with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education-Special Educations. In 2007, she received a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and Education Technology and held a teachers license from the State of Arkansas. She was currently employed by the University of Monticello in Warren where she was an Instructor for CDA and Instructor at University of Monticello. Romanda loved life and helping people. If you have encounter her you would have walked away feeling like you had encounter a piece of heaven on earth. To know Romanda was to love Romanda.
Romanda accepted Christ as her savior at a young age. She joined Mt. Pleasant AME Church in her early years under the leadership of Rev. Jesse Washington and later joined Zion Hill Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Larry Hood, who is currently pastor. She was united in matrimony to Ricky Jordan in 1998 and have two children.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents Robert and Carrin Spencer and Willie and Marth Smith.
She leaves her memories with a son, Javaris J. Jordan and a daughter, Jaliah J. Jordan, both of Monticello; her parents, Willie and Barbara Smith of Monticello; sisters, Kasey (Robert) Smith and Carmen (Josmine) Smith, both of Monticello; three nephews, Jaylen, Jamauirson and JaCabrien Smith all of Monticello; aunts, Lucy (Rev. Nelson) Spencer of Monticello; Gwen (David) Queens of District Heights, Maryland; Sharon (Gary) of Anchorage, AK; Brenda Phillips of Lake Village; Uncles, Doby Spencer of Perth, Australia; Robert (Kathy) Spencer of Tucson, AZ, Reggie (Rita) Spencer of Crossett, Arnett (Felicia) Spencer of Pine Bluff, Don (Carmile) Smith of Monticello, Edgar Spencer of Lacey; special relatives and friends; LaTisha Spencer, Marlando Phillips, Gwen Hawkins, LaToya Martin, Muniki Gragg, Demetrice Thomas, Ladeshia Daniels, Cristal Fortner, Keith and Kevin Allen and Sylvester Williams (deceased); and a host of relatives, friends, colleagues, students and classmates.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Campground Cemetery. Visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(45)
Brandy Swift-Polk
Little Rock, AR Saturday, April 9, 2016 Condolences to the family. Continued prayers for your peace of mind and comfort.Magnolia Williams
Dermott, AR Friday, April 8, 2016 My prayer are with you allwith deepest sympathy
McCoy Family
Monticello, AR Friday, April 8, 2016 We all are holding the family in our prayers. So sorry for the lost of a beautiful woman.God will be with her family and children.
Vanesla Williams
, TX Friday, April 8, 2016 Thinking of you with love during this time!!Cheryl Collins
Monticello, AR Friday, April 8, 2016 Family, may God comfort you and give you peace; that peace that passeth all understanding. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.Margaret Johnson
MCGEHEE, AR Friday, April 8, 2016 She was a great teacher and a joy to be around. She will truly be missed.Pamela LeGrand
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, April 7, 2016 I'm so sorry for your lost, you and your family have my condolences and know that god will continue to see you through thisPhyllis Bristo
Mcgehee, AR Thursday, April 7, 2016 May God Bless The Family. Mandy will truly be missed.Vernesta Jakes
McGehee, AR Thursday, April 7, 2016 We are going to miss your smiling face... You were loved by all of the CBKing employees... For we know you are going to be smiling in heaven... May your soul rest in peace...Linda Lucas-Walker
, MS Thursday, April 7, 2016 Keeping the family in my prayers!Mivheal and Anita Riley
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 6, 2016 To the Smith, Spencer, and Jordan families,May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. Peace and much love to each of you.
Brianne Avery-Goffin
Dallas, TX Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Praying for the families, friends and her children. She was a very friendly and sweet person. Her smile was very bright and beautiful, she will be missed. Rest easy.Nicole Robinson
Warren, AR Tuesday, April 5, 2016 I pray for the family of this sweet lady whom I had the pleasure to work with in the same building this year. May God strengthen you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you all.Teresa Sandine
Rison,, AR Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Romanda was a great friend and co worker, she will be missed.Walt Sawyer
, AR Tuesday, April 5, 2016 RIP dear lady,we all miss you,heaven is home,one day weshall be there too
geraldine simmons
Monticello, AR Monday, April 4, 2016 Our condolences to the familyElia Rodriquez
, AR Monday, April 4, 2016 I met Mrs. Romanda through classes at UAM in early childhood. I was currently her student. She was a very sweet person and I will miss her dearly. To her family, you all will be in my prayers.-Elia
Linda Thornton
Warren, AR Monday, April 4, 2016 I am so sad to hear of your loss. Romanda was a very precious person. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Edward & Marcia Suber
, AR Monday, April 4, 2016 To the family: Farewell to Sis. Romanda. To the family - Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and our Lord, God of love and peace shall continue to be with you. God did not make a world with sickness, suffering and death. But sin entered the world and marred God's beautiful plan. Our Lord, God comes alongside us in our grief, weeping with us during our sorrow. God will take care of you.Diana Acrey
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, April 4, 2016 I will miss this sweet lady. Praying for your family.Royce Dickerson and Diana Acrey.
Mary Jones
Crossett, AR Saturday, April 2, 2016 I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Jaliah, Jarvis and the entire Jordan family. I am praying for you all to have peace and strength at this difficult time. Though my words can do little, I hope my thoughts and prayers will support you all at this time. Keeping you all in prayer.Debra Hines
Warren, AR Saturday, April 2, 2016 My sincerest sympathy to the family of this great kindhearted lady. Romanda will truly be missed by all. Continued prayers and support for the family.Marvastine Ridgell Nichols
Dermott, AR Saturday, April 2, 2016 Mandy,We're missing you but we know you are at peace. It's going to be hard not seeing you walking down the hallway going to your classroom. You were such a sweet and caring person. Mandy you always went the extra mile trying to help someone. I want to say thanks again for having my back when the devil was trying to start a storm. You will never be forgotten. Prayers to the children and the Smith/Jordan Family.
Jamie Andrews
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 2, 2016 RIL classmate!!! Got but never forgotten!!Bonnie Cruce
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 2, 2016 I am so sorry for the loss of Romanda. She was truly a dear friend to so many people. I don't care where I was, she would always yell at me and tell me a funny story. Her family will be in my prayers. May God be with you at this time.Sharron Ward
Dumas, AR Saturday, April 2, 2016 Rest in Love my dear friend. You will truly be missed. I will miss our phone conversations.christie thurman
little rock arkansa, AR Saturday, April 2, 2016 My prayes goes out to the family & her childrensAngie Sowell & Kelly Myers
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 2, 2016 Romanda's familyWe are praying for you. Just remember that she is in a very special heavenly place and you will see her again. She will be remembered as a person of faith with a big heart and a great smile.
Becky
Warren, AR Friday, April 1, 2016 My prayers goes out to her children,mother,father,brother,sister and the extended family."Weeping may endurth for a night but joy cometh in the morning."ShaToya Tenner
Conway, AR Friday, April 1, 2016 You will be truly missed!! Our funny talks when we seen each other, I will never forget! Your words of encouragement made me grow and stronger..Catera Thomas
Warren, AR Friday, April 1, 2016 Such a beautiful and sweet lady gone too soon. R.I.P ! You will be truly missedBryant stallings
, AR Friday, April 1, 2016 You were a wonderful person to be around and you will truly be missed. RIP Mrs. RomandaRenee Hicks
Monticello, AR Friday, April 1, 2016 Rest in peace my dear friend. You are truly missed.Shemika Marshall-Brown
Monticello, AR Friday, April 1, 2016 Our prayers goes out to the family of Romanda. She was a great woman and it was privileged to have known her and to shared many memories with her.-The Brown family
Shemika Marshall-Brown
Monticello, AR Friday, April 1, 2016 Our prayers goes out to the family of Romanda. She was a great woman and it was privileged to have known her and to shared many memories with her.-The Brown family
Susan Owens
Monticello, AR Friday, April 1, 2016 My prayers go out to the family.Patricia Ellis and Family
Warren, AR Friday, April 1, 2016 My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Ms. Romanda Jordan. Mrs. Barbara, Mr. Willie, Kasey, Karmen and Romanda's children. I love you all and I pray that Our God wraps His loving arms around you all at this time and the days ahead. Prayers and hug.Emily Groves
Warren, AR Friday, April 1, 2016 Mandy was such an amazing person! She meant so much to me. I met her when I started taking her classes but I left those classes with a life long friend. I will miss her so much! She has done so much for me. I was so saddened and shocked to hear this news. I pray she found her peace and to her family, my prayers are with you!Rest in Peace,
Emily
Rashonda "Shonda Boo" Graham
Fayetteville, AR Thursday, March 31, 2016 Memories and prayers to the family. I am a classmate of Mandy and really enjoyed being around and getting to know her, much strength and love through Christ to you all.Ladeshia Daniels
Arlington, TX Thursday, March 31, 2016 MY BEST FRIEND MY SISTERThey say there is a reason,
They say that time will heal,
But neither time nor reason, will change the way I feel,
For no-one knows the heartache, that lies behind my smile,
No-one knows how many times I have broken down and cried,
I know that my faith will keep me, I know that there is a long road ahead, I'm sitting here trying to imagine my life without you, seen your face and hearing your voice, and I can't, I can't even believe that I'm writing in your guestbook.....
I'm miss the birthday wishes at midnight and then I would call you two days later at midnight...
I will always hold on to the great times that we shared...
To, Mandy's two wonderful children and her mother and father and sister and brother, thank you for allowing myself and family to be apart of your family. My prayers are with you now and forever!
Love you!
Angela Gilbert
Warren, AR Thursday, March 31, 2016 Thinking of, and praying for you in your time of sorrow.Seneca Gulley
Wilmar, AR Thursday, March 31, 2016 My prayers are with the family.Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Thursday, March 31, 2016 I was so saddened when I heard about Mandy's death. All of you are in my prayers. I pray that your faith in God will get you through this difficult time and the days ahead. Stay strong and trust in God. I love you all.Wonda Chestnut
Rosenberg, TX Thursday, March 31, 2016 Barbara and Junior,I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God shower you with blessings of comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Faye
Cynthia Spencer
Benton, AR Thursday, March 31, 2016 To the Smith and Spencer family.. God is able and is still in control. My prayers and heart are always with us as we go through this time of our lives. Be blessed!