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Sandra Stella Jacobs

1940 - 2025

Sandra Stella Jacobs obituary, 1940-2025, Forney, TX

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Sandra Jacobs Obituary

Sandra Stella (Schutte) Jacobs, 85, of Forney, Texas, formerly of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Mesquite, Texas.

Sandra was born March 20, 1940, in Fresno, California, the daughter of Clyde and Zoe (Harris) Wright.

She graduated from Burlington High School in 1958, and went on to graduate from Western Illinois University in 1970 with a Bachelor's Degree in elementary education, receiving her Master's Degree in education in 1975. She taught in Keokuk for many years, and also worked as an EMT.

Sandra was an involved member of Park View Bible Church in Hamilton, and volunteered for many local organizations including the Forney Food Pantry, Keokuk Meals on Wheels, and Senior Citizen Homes. In her free time, she enjoyed dancing in Keokuk, gardening, reading, solving puzzles, and caring for her beloved pets.

Sandra is survived by her son David (Amy) Bell of Kinder, Louisiana; daughter Leslie Coe of Forney; grandson Zachary Coe (significant other Jasmine Galvan) of Lewisville, Texas; nieces, Cheryl (Mike) Nash and Sharon Schulte of Maryland; and many great-nieces and -nephews.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents; brother Harve Schutte; granddaughter Ella Bell; and grandson Ethan Bell.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 2 at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton, with burial to follow at Burlington Memorial Park in Burlington.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 2 at the funeral home, directly before the service.

Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.

Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Gate from May 30 to May 31, 2025.

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