Nell Jacobs

Nell Jacobs obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Nell Jacobs

Nell Jacobs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home on Jan. 31, 2023.

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Nell Jacobs (née Madden) passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023. Born in Philadelphia on July 3, 1946 she was the beloved daughter to the late John and Kate Madden.
Upon graduating Ancilla Domini High School in 1964, Nell went on to Women's Medical College School of Nursing in 1967 and worked as a nurse for over 30 years.
In her free time, Nell enjoyed spending time on Long Beach Island, watching Philadelphia sports-especially the Eagles and spending time with her family who will miss her deeply.
Nell was a devoted wife to Larry Jacobs for 33 years, cherished mother to Matt Lechtenberg (Valerie) and Gretchen Segal (Michael), dear grandmother to Isabella, Nathan, Samuel, Hannah, and Bee. She will be missed by all who loved her.
Relatives and Friends are invited to Boyd Horrox Givnish Life Celebration Home of East Norriton, 200 W. Germantown Pike on Friday February 3, 2023 from 11 AM to 12 noon with a time of sharing beginning at noon. Inurnment will be private.
To view a live stream of Nell's services, please visit https://www.facebook.com/BoydHorroxGivnish
In lieu of flowers, donations in Nell's memory can be made to Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E98896&id=10
To share your fondest memories of Nell, please visit www.lifecelebration.com, 610-277-7000

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