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Frances Lee Jacobs, 78, passed away at the McGraw Hospice Center on Sept. 9, 2013. Fran was born in Lillis, Kan., to Dueard and Catherine Bell. After receiving her bachelor"s in nursing from Sacred Heart University, she spent time as a civilian nurse in Vietnam where she met her future husband, Bill Jacobs. Following the birth of their son Bill Jr., she completed her masters degree in nursing at the University of North Carolina.
After moving to Florida in 1971, she worked in the community mental health system of Columbia County while pursuing her Ph.D. in nursing from the University of Florida. Fran worked as a professor of psychiatric nursing at the University of Florida until her retirement in 1996 when she moved to St. Augustine full time. During her retirement, she volunteered with Head Start of St. Johns County and traveled extensively both domestically and internationally.
Fran is survived by her husband, William J. Jacobs Sr.; her son, William J. Jacobs Jr. and his wife J.L.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in the chapel at Glenmoor. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Second Harvest of N.F. 1731 Dobbs Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park (www.craigfuneralhome.com) is in charge of the arrangements.
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Just recently heard the news of Fran's passing. My deepest sympathies to Jake, their son & his wife. I knew Fran for several years as I always took care of her kitties when she & Jake traveled. She was an awesome lady indeed. Please give Jake a hug from their "old pet nanny"! Take care all, Sue Rosenbeck
September 18, 2013
We thoroughly enjoyed the time that Fran read with the young learners of Head Start. She was a cherished volunteer, and a beautiful lady. We send condolences to her family.
Cheryl Freeman, RSVP of St. Johns County
Cheryl Freeman
September 12, 2013
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