Sebring, Florida
JACOBS, Colleen Cynthia, 56, of Sebring, Fla., passed away Friday, November 18, 2011, at her home. She was born October 5, 1955, to Collin and Margaret E. (Balash) Shaw in Wilmington, Del., and had been a resident of Sebring since 1973, coming from Pemberton, N.J. She was an Environmental Specialist in the hotel industry and previously had worked at Thriftway and Publix. She is survived by her husband, Weldon T. Jacobs of Sebring; mother, Margaret E. Shaw of Avon Park, Fla.; children, Danyle (Daniel) Berish of Sebring, Weldon "Collin" (Anna) Jacobs of Lake Placid and Jake W. Jacobs of Avon Park; brother, John Shaw of Sunrise, Fla.; and grand-children, Haley, Mikyla, Hagen and Titan. The family will receive friends 4-6 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2011, at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, Sebring. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in her memory to The American Cancer Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring, FL 33870 (863) 385-0125 stephensonnelsonfh.com
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know Colleen will be dearly missed. What a blessing to know she is with the Lord and free from disease and pain. I'm sorry I couldn't be there to pay my respects and say goodbye. (Love you Sis) I will cherish the memories of the time she was in my life. God's blessings to you all. Love, Shirley
Shirley Eckert
November 21, 2011 | Pemberton, NJ
Colleen will be truely missed by many. We will miss the family get togethers with her cooking. She was so proud of her "Punk" grandbabies. They will have forever in their hearts. Love yall.
Wendy Spain
November 21, 2011 | Lake Placid, FL
Weldon, Colin & Familiy
We are truly sorry for your loss. Know that Colleen touched many people and was a Mom to many of your freinds. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Barry & Janine
Janine Jones
November 21, 2011 | Sebring, FL
Colleen was my dearest and closest friend/sister. Going without hearing her voice every couple of days is going to be the hardest thing for me. I love you so much Colleen, and you will always be in my heart. Love you and miss you so much. Debbie Stephens.
November 20, 2011
Collen and Weldon have been our friends forever, since the old Highlands Homes days in 1980. We had good times. We are so sad to hear this. Our thoughts and condolences to the family. Harold and Pattie Harmon
November 20, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Homes and Crematory
November 20, 2011 | Sebring, FL
