Edith Jacobs

STATESBORO, Ga. -- Edith Collins Jacobs, age 91, passed away Tuesday, March 28, after a brief illness.
She was born in the winter of 1926 in Waycross, Georgia, to Sherod Collins and Nannie Ruth Speir Collins and grew up in Ware County. She graduated from Waycross High School and attended Georgia State Woman's College, where she was president of several student organizations. She returned to Waycross, marrying Cecil Jacobs in the summer of 1948. Together, they raised three children, Nancy, Charles and Joanna.
She dedicated her life to community and church service. She served as a school teacher, social case worker, hospital volunteer, organist and vestry member at several churches, including Trinity Episcopal and St. Paul's Lutheran in Statesboro. She was a long-standing member and registrar of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Edith and Cecil enjoyed entertaining, often opening their homes and hearts to guests. People often sought their advice. She was a voracious reader, skilled musician and loved animals, mysteries, game shows and life.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years.
Surviving Edith are her children, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews and the memories of a life of love and service to God.
A celebration of the lives of Cecil and Edith Jacobs will be held April 8 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesboro with the Reverend Joan Kilian officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Edith requested that any donations be sent to Trinity Episcopal Church, 4401 Country Club Road, in Statesboro; to the Archibald Bulloch Chapter of the DAR or to a favorite community-minded charity.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of arrangements.

Statesboro Herald, April 2, 2017
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