August 22, 1940 ~ January 19, 2025 (age 84)
Esty Jordan Bullard, age 84, of Delco, NC, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, to go to her eternal home in heaven. Esty was born on August 22, 1940 in Columbus County to the late Morris Harrison Jordan and Vella Rutherford Jordan. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband; Carlos Bullard Sr her oldest son; Carlos Bullard Jr, her middle son; Michael Bullard and her grandson; Jerome “L J” Bullard Jr.
Esty was a strong and hard working woman who loved her family and God fiercely. For years she and her husband farmed and touched many lives. Esty was known for her meals that she cooked for everyone and became very well known in the community for her love of cooking those delicious meals and feeding large numbers of people. That was her love language.
She loved her pet; Gracie of 16 years, crossword puzzles, reading and playing games with her grandchildren. Esty was a wife, mama and grandma that gave all she had to show her love.
In 2021, after the passing of her beloved husband, she became very ill with dementia and had to have 24 hr. care. Her daughter Becky Bullard, son; Jerome Bullard Sr and daughter in law; Gwen Bullard, became her caretakers. She was highly honored, respected and blessed by her family. Esty had many others who helped the family in caring for her: Gail Wilkins, Marlene Jordan, Joyce Ellis, Kristin Jenkins, Zedie Gurgainus and Pattie Malpass. Countless others helped with house and yard maintenance for which the family expresses their thanks.
Left to cherish her memory are her children; Jerome Franklin Bullard Sr (Gwen), Becky Bullard, daughter in law; Sharon Bullard, grandchildren; Carlos Dawson Bullard III, Amy Bullard, Wesley Monroe Bullard (Heather), granddaughter in law; Mary Evelyn Bullard, great grandchildren; Reagon Bullard, Avery Bullard, Austin Patrick, Gavin Patrick, Randal Sessons, Katelin Stansberry (Caleb), Brooke Andrews (Tyler), Slade Bullard, Laikyn Bullard, Hannah Willett, Alexis Willett and Wyatt Willett.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Bridge of Life Church, 2220 Mercantile Drive NE, Leland, NC with Rev. Jerome Bullard Sr and Rev. Wesley Bullard officiating. Burial will follow in the Carlos Bullard Cemetery, 2667 Watertank Rd., Delco, NC. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:45 am prior to the service.
McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC is serving the Bullard family.
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