Ella J Jacobs

Ella J. Jacobs, age 86, of Ashley, Ohio, slipped peacefully from this life on November 19, 2025, at 11:12 PM, surrounded by the love of her son Michael and daughter Lori Ann. She was born on November 16, 1939, in Marengo, Ohio, and carried with her a lifetime of quiet strength, devotion, and grace.

Ella was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Thomas Moore and Ollie Coraline Moore; her sisters, Caroline Moore and Marjorie Hunt; and her brothers-in-law, William “Duke” Hart and Virgil “Bud” Dutton.

She is survived by her children:

• Michael Edward and Vickie Lynn High

• Lori Ann Humphrey

She is also remembered with warmth by her former son-in-law, Daryl Humphrey, and by Randy Ford, who remained a valued part of the family.

Her siblings who carry her memory forward include:

• Lydia B. Dutton

• Debbie and Ray Palmer

• Bob Hunt

Ella’s legacy shines brightly through her grandchildren:

Bradlee James and Amber Humphrey; Amber Marie and Joshua Adam Fetter; Olivia Kristi Humphrey-Hampton; and Shawn Hampton.

Her great-grandchildren include:

Hadlee Rose Fetter; Autumn Pearl Fetter of Cardington; Brayden Humphrey; Brady Howard; Justin Lucas; Kristi Ifello Ann Hampton; Kyle Shawn Michael Hampton; Harlan Hampton; Huxten Hampton; and Aubriella Hampton of Marion, Ohio.

She is also lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Her Roots and Early Life

Ella was born and raised on a farm in Marengo, Ohio, where her childhood was filled with the simple beauty of country life. As an adult, she made her home in Ashley, building a life rich with routine, work, and family. In her later years, she returned to Marengo, coming back to the roots and the land that had shaped her earliest memories.

She was a proud graduate of Highland High School in Marengo.

Her Work and Hobbies

Ella began her working years at the dime store in Delaware, Ohio, where she served as an accountant. She later devoted herself to community service as a dispatcher for the Ashley Police Department, where her calm presence and steady reliability were deeply appreciated.

She found joy in the simple, beautiful things: crocheting soft blankets by hand, decorating cakes with care, playing cards with loved ones, and savoring the warmth of family gatherings. Her faith as a Seventh-day Adventist guided her with peace, humility, and compassion.

Her Spirit

Ella’s heart belonged to her children and her family. Her presence was a source of comfort, her wisdom a guiding light, and her love a constant that steadied every life she touched. Her absence leaves an ache, but her spirit—warm, patient, and forever giving—remains.

She will be profoundly missed and lovingly remembered.