Priscilla Lane (Jordan) McLaughlin, age 82, of Springfield, MO, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 31st, 2022, at Cox Hospital South, surrounded by her family .
Priscilla was born March 17, 1940, in Wright County, MO, the daughter of Lester and Pearl Jordan. Priscilla owned and operated Priscilla’s, a hair salon, in Raytown, MO. She was a hairdresser for 51 years, before retiring in December of 2010. Priscilla enjoyed interior design, designing floral arrangements, crossword puzzles, and writing stories. She was a fan of Elvis Presley music, all things Disney, and was an avid reader. She cherished her time spent with her family and friends, and she loved to laugh. She was profoundly proud of her brothers and sisters, as well as her nieces and nephews. She demonstrated unconditional love along with an unshakeable faith throughout her life.
Survivors include; her loving children, Melisa Murphy and husband Alan, Madeline Wright, John McLaughlin, and Julie Cahill; ten grandchildren, Rob Wright, Pat Wright, John Wright, Jordan Wright, Marc Murphy, Brigette McLaughlin, Erin McLaughlin, Audrey Cahill, Brielle Cahill, and Bryceton Cahill; four great-grandchildren, Zane Wright, Drake Wright, Elijah Wright, and Allison Wright; two brothers, Jimmy Tex Jordan and wife Mary, and David Rex Jordan; two sisters, Shirley McDonald and Mary Saunders; sister-in-law, Sherry Jordan; numerous, nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.
Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Pearl Jordan, and one brother, Charles Jordan.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Friday, January 6, 2023, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, MO. A celebration of Priscilla’s life will be held Saturday, January 7th, 2023, at 1:00pm in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, in Springfield, MO.