Ms Imogene "Gene" Gordon

Imogene "Gene" Gordon was born March 8, 1956 to the late Willie O. and Mattie L. Gordon in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She was the fourth of five children born into this union. On March 8, 1960 at the age of 4, Imogene moved to Milwaukee, WI with her family. Imogene received her formal education in the Milwaukee Public School system, graduating from Rufus King High school in 1974 - and boy she wouldn't let you forget it, jumping around with all that General pride. She was a cheerleader and could be found still preforming her high school routines to anyone who would watch. Imogene accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age, and instilled that same love in her children. She was always great for an impromptu pep talk, the kind that would clear your tears and make you walk a little straighter after having had a dose of her seemingly endless strength. When she looked in your eyes, you had no choice but to believe. She dedicated her life to providing service to others, a soul mechanic. The type of woman that would sacrifice everything for her loved ones and give her last to bless another. A selfless woman worth more than gold. And soul work wasn't the sum of her talent. She also served as a caterer, hair stylist, crochetier and artist. Imogene was a performer, the life of the party. She loved to play Spades, Pokeno, Jenga and Scrabble. She was outstandingly competitive. Imogene Gordon departed this life on November 9,2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie, and Mattie Ferguson; great grandmother, Luella Ferguson; sister Patricia Ann Lewis, and brother Sylvester Gordon. Grandsons, Mentel Gordon, Jr. and Se'Veon James; three uncles Jimmie Lee Ferguson, James Ferguson and Arlester Johnson; nephew, Omega Gordon; cousin, Ricky Ferguson and special friend, Ray Anthony Hampton. She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Montel Gordon; one daughter, Rayven (Ioel) Peterson; two brothers, Willie D. Gordon and Joe David Gordon; six grandchildren, Montiona Gordon, Montrel Gordon, Iayda Cole, Josiah Peterson, Joshua Peterson, and Jeremiah Peterson. Four great-grandchildren, Alaysia Wiley, Amir Brewer, Joselyn Gordon, and Josiah Gordon. One great aunt, Geneva (Paul) Saeger and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. She will forever be missed.

Ms Imogene "Gene" Gordon

March 8, 1956 - November 9, 2020