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Judith Ann Jacobs, beloved friend, teacher, coach and counselor, passed away on Friday, May 19, at Baptist Hospital. She was 65 years old.
The daughter of Lawrence and Virginia Aubrey Jacobs, Judy grew up in Leland, Mississippi. In 1969, she graduated from Leland High School where she was a standout athlete. From Leland, Judy went to Mississippi State where she was a member of Kappa Delta. Judy graduated from State in 1973 with a B.S. in Physical Education and English and moved to Jackson where she began her lifelong career as an educator.
Over the years, Judy taught English, coached basketball and/or was a guidance counselor at McCluer Academy, Woodland Hills Baptist Academy, East Rankin Academy, Hinds Community College, Lanier High School, Crystal Spring High School, and McLaurin High School. Judy continued her studies at Mississippi College, earning three different M.Ed. degrees, the first in English in 1984, the second in Guidance and Counseling in 1989, and the third in School Administration in 1998. In her forty-year career in education, Judy taught, coached and counseled thousands of students, many of whom have stayed in touch with her and have talked about the difference she made in their lives.
Judy was predeceased by her parents.
She is survived by her aunt Kathleen Jacobs Mulcahy; by her cousins Mike Smith (wife, Debbie), Marolyn Jones (husband, Tom), Will Draw, Kay Chudy (husband, Mike), John Hayes, and Kathy Manning (husband, Ray); and by many second cousins. She is also survived by many friends who loved her, most notably Linda Myrick who was her primary caretaker during her illness.
A memorial service celebrating Judy's life will be held at Baldwin Lee Funeral Home in Pearl this Monday, May 22 at 7:00, with visitation from 5:00 until 7:00. Burial will be at a later date at Stoneville Cemetery in Leland.
Please visit www.baldwinleepearl.com to sign online guest register.
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Jill Mason
May 16, 2019
My dad was Judy's cousin. I was looking Judy up online this morning, because I found a charm with her name on it. I am not sure if it was her aunt Verla's or Granny Ermine's. I wanted her to have it. I am very sad at what I found here. Verla always thought the world of Judy and spoke fondly of her often. I am so sorry for the loss Linda. If you would like to have this charm, I would be happy to send it to you. Sorry for the late condolences.
Helen Worsham
May 18, 2018
I was chosen several Sundays to go with Judy and her family out for lunch after church. I remember how lucky I felt to be chosen. I'm sorry that I didn't visit her in latter years. I did follow her posts on Facebook.
Sally Scully
May 26, 2017
When you hear the saying "touched by an angel", I realize now that I was. My name is Sally and I live in CT. I met Judy by chance at a Red Sox Game back in 2016. I was with college friends, one of whom was in a wheelchair. Judy was also with a friend who was in a wheelchair. Judy and I were sitting next to each other and I found her accent interesting and different then the Boston accents I hear at Fenway. So I asked her what her name was and where she was from. She told me MS and I asked what she was doing at a Red Sox Game. She proceeded to tell me she had cancer and was going to Dana Faber. My heart sunk. She told me her friend came along to see Martha's Vineyard which was a bucket list item. As we continued our conversation, we struck a mutual likeness.... the Dallas Cowboys and in particular.... Dak Prescott. She proceeded to tell me they both went to MS State and even texted me a picture of the two of them. I have kept that picture in my phone and every once in a while would text Judy to find out how she was doing. I texted her on Oct 16th to see how her Dana Faber appointment went, on Jan 15th to chat about our boy Dak and then on Jan 16th she told me about the "brain thing" as she called it. She told me she wanted to see Mystic Ct, Yale, and a ride up the east coast. I told her if she ever got back to the east coast I would love to hook up again. I texted her on Valentines Day and she wrote a big long update on Feb 16th. And then yesterday, May 25th I texted again, not knowing Judy had passed away. Linda answered my text with the sad news. Although I really did not know Judy but from our chance meeting, I know I was indeed touched by an angel. I will keep her and her friends in my prayers always. She was indeed an angel here on earth... Love Sally
Janice McBride
May 22, 2017
Thank you Mrs. Jacobs for all that you did to make sure that my son was successful in school/life. Thanks for you friendship, words of encouragement and most of all the many prayers that you sent up for him.
Les Triplett
May 22, 2017
Judy meant so much to those of us in the MPSA/MAIS who knew her. She was a special lady, teacher and coach. We will always be grateful for her positive influence on all of her students, players, parents and those for whom she coached with and against. Judy, we'll miss you!!!
Les Triplett, MAIS Director of Activities
Dianne Burchfield
May 21, 2017
She fought a good fight and endured the course as she did everything in her life. She was so courageous and so loving. We will miss her so much.
May 21, 2017
Prayers lifted up tor the family. She will be missed. I played basketball under
Coach Jacobs at McCluer back in 1977-1980. She was great influence on my life
And gave me the love for the sport. Also, remember spending the night with my team at her parents house. What great memories I have of her. She was a dedicated teacher and
Mentor. It was awesome to have such a caring coach. My favorite Coach during my years playing basketball.
Sherri Meadows Brown
May 21, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the family and especially to Linda a loyal and devoted friend for many years. We will remember Judy as a very gracious and caring person. May God's mercy and Grace attend you in your time of grief.
Richard and Sandra McClendon
Helen Worsham
May 21, 2017
Such a sadness to lose this person in the world. She was such an inspiration in her fight over this dreadful disease.
We will miss you!
May 21, 2017
My condolences for your loss. May your family find peace and comfort in knowing it has been promised all sickness all pain and death will one day be no more.
The Staff of Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home
May 21, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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