Romilda Louise Jacobs
Romilda Louise Jacobs
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Graveside at Hartselle City Cemetery
Railroad Street, Hartselle, AL 35640
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Romilda Jacobs Obituary
Romilda Jacobs was born 6th of 7 children in Ohio, on November 13, 1928. She married Ralph Jacobs, a WWII veteran and moved from one Army base to another, including 4 camps in Japan. She was a scout leader, parent volunteer in schools, sang in the Catholic Church choir. She was a lifelong Catholic and member of Annunciation of the Lord Catholic Church in Decatur, AL. She lived with her daughter, Barbara Eddy, for 35 years. She died peacefully in her home on March 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years- Ralph Joseph Jacobs, Sr., her parents- Benjamin and Katherine Lubbers, son- William Eugene Jacobs, daughter- Linda Marie Jacobs, and a grandson- Daniel Jacobs.
Survivors include:
Sons- Ralph Joseph Jacobs, Jr. and Ronald Matthew Jacobs (Phala)
Daughters- Gloria Jacobs Garrison and Barbara Eddy
Seventeen Grandchildren
Thirty-three Great Grandchildren
3 Great, Great Grandchildren
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Mar
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Graveside service
3:00 p.m.
Graveside at Hartselle City Cemetery
Railroad Street, Hartselle, AL 35640
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