While you might not have heard the name of Shirley Rarbrough Jordan openly on television ever in your life, you must have heard the name of Vernon E. Jordan Jr, the former President of the National Urban League.
Shirley Rabrough Jordan was the wife of Vernon E. Jordan Jr. and has made all her name and fame in the media fraternity because of her appearances with the President of the National Urban League.
What is Shirley Jordan Famous For?
Like many other celebrity relatives, mother, father, siblings, and wife, Shirley Yarbrough Jordan also gained popularity angst the media and television fraternity because of her appearances with her husband and former President of the National Urban League, Vernon E. Jordan.
Her media presence is no different than the rest of her celebrity relatives, covered and isolated from the world. While relatives of well-known personalities and celebrities like to keep their lives private, their celebrity relative’s media presence and influence do not let them live isolated lives.
Her Personal Life
Shirley was commonly called and known as Mrs. Jordan amongst the media fraternity because she was mostly seen with her husband, Vernon E. Jordan. But she was an individual of her own kind and separate personality apart from being a wife.
Until she was bedridden with the condition of sclerosis, she worked as a supervisor and caseworker in Atlanta’s Fulton County Department and Welfare until 1965.
Education of Shirley Jordan
She graduated from Harvard University and was a woman of her own caliber and aura. Later in the years, she was hit with a severe condition called multiple sclerosis, which affects the brain and spinal cord of a human body and limits their body functions one by one.
Shirley was known for her active role in her region’s social and community organization and actions. She also chose to speak and influence the Multiple Sclerosis Society for all the survivors and patients.
She chose to influence and help people going through the same disease by writing articles and magazines about her condition and experience for Good Housekeeping and Ebony. She was keen on helping women empower and get on their feet to walk with men side by side.
Shirley’s Family
Vernon, th President of the National Urban League, was attacked and severely wounded in a spinner attack but survived the attack ultimately of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Shirley Yarbrough Jordan passed away in the year 1985 after succumbing to the disease of sclerosis and fighting it for years.
Not only a husband who she spent a long and happy life with, but Shirley also left behind a daughter, 2 loving and caring parents, and a dear sister.