In Loving Memory
JoAn "Granny Jo" Jacobs
5/7/1935 — 10/12/2019
Claybar-Funeral-Home
A Life Remembered
Obituary
JoAn “Granny Jo” Jacobs, 84, of Vidor, Texas, passed away on October 13, 2019, at her home in Vidor.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Stephen Dollar of Pine Forest Baptist in Vidor. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm., Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Marietta, Oklahoma, on May 7, 1935, she was the daughter of James Clifton Lemons and Fannie Edna (Barber) Lemons. JoAn worked as an accountant in Texas and Nevada for many years. She was a devout Christian and a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church. JoAn attended Natalia High School where she played basketball, softball, and volleyball, and was ranked all-state and all-star. She was known as the “Homerun Queen” and was a successful ball player after high school, playing well into her 60s. JoAn continued her love of softball through coaching, and was a longtime volunteer as a softball coach, a Girl Scout leader, and a G. A. Leader. JoAn was a creative crafter and enjoyed DIY projects; she especially enjoyed making quilts for her grandchildren. She was a talented baker and created amazing cakes. JoAn’s love for her family was unquestionable and she enjoyed being with people, hearing and telling funny stories. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Fannie Lemons; her beloved husband, Robert E. Jacobs; her sons, James Jacobs and John Jacobs; and 7 of her siblings.
She is survived by her children, Robert E. Jacobs, Jr. and wife Lynn of Cypress, Clifton Jacobs of Houston, Michael Jacobs, Sr. and wife Monica of Vidor, Kenneth Jacobs of Houston, Karen Sue Quota and husband Guy of McKinney, Linda Jacobs of Austin, and Brenda Veseleny and husband Keith of Canyon Lake; her sister, Fay Mileur and husband “Mo” of Sadler; and her 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be Robert E. Jacobs, Michael Jacobs, Sr., Clifton Jacobs, Guy Quota, Keith Veseleny, Michael “Jake” Jacobs, Jr., and Robert E. “Bob” Jacobs, III. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Jacobs and Dusty Jacobs.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Pine Forest Baptist Church at 4800 North Main Street, Vidor, Texas 77662.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Dr. Stephen Dollar of Pine Forest Baptist in Vidor. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn in West Orange.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm., Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Marietta, Oklahoma, on May 7, 1935, she was the daughter of James Clifton Lemons and Fannie Edna (Barber) Lemons. JoAn worked as an accountant in Texas and Nevada for many years. She was a devout Christian and a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church. JoAn attended Natalia High School where she played basketball, softball, and volleyball, and was ranked all-state and all-star. She was known as the “Homerun Queen” and was a successful ball player after high school, playing well into her 60s. JoAn continued her love of softball through coaching, and was a longtime volunteer as a softball coach, a Girl Scout leader, and a G. A. Leader. JoAn was a creative crafter and enjoyed DIY projects; she especially enjoyed making quilts for her grandchildren. She was a talented baker and created amazing cakes. JoAn’s love for her family was unquestionable and she enjoyed being with people, hearing and telling funny stories. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Fannie Lemons; her beloved husband, Robert E. Jacobs; her sons, James Jacobs and John Jacobs; and 7 of her siblings.
She is survived by her children, Robert E. Jacobs, Jr. and wife Lynn of Cypress, Clifton Jacobs of Houston, Michael Jacobs, Sr. and wife Monica of Vidor, Kenneth Jacobs of Houston, Karen Sue Quota and husband Guy of McKinney, Linda Jacobs of Austin, and Brenda Veseleny and husband Keith of Canyon Lake; her sister, Fay Mileur and husband “Mo” of Sadler; and her 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Serving as pallbearers will be Robert E. Jacobs, Michael Jacobs, Sr., Clifton Jacobs, Guy Quota, Keith Veseleny, Michael “Jake” Jacobs, Jr., and Robert E. “Bob” Jacobs, III. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Jacobs and Dusty Jacobs.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Pine Forest Baptist Church at 4800 North Main Street, Vidor, Texas 77662.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
Funeral Service
Thursday, October 17, 2019 · 2:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Jettie Young
October 17, 2019
I thank God for JoAn and for the precious memories I'll always have. She loved God and is finally home. A sweet and caring woman for sure. Jettie Young
Chaplain Ava Y Graves
October 17, 2019
On behalf of the entire BEST HOSPIE CARE OF TEXAS Family, we offer our sincerest condolences to your family. Mrs. Jacobs was a beautiful woman inside and outside. There was never a doubt of how much she loved her Savior Jesus Christ closely follow by her love for her family. It was an honor knowing and serving her. May God grant you all peace. Chaplain Ava Y. Graves BEST HOSPICE CARE OF TEXAS
Cookie Jones
October 16, 2019
I am blessed to have known JoAn Jacobs. She was a very loving, compassionate, wonderful, caring person. When we first met, I knew she was the kind of "Granny" that every woman should grow up to be. When I was in Texas, she went out of her way to make sure that I, a total stranger, was safe and comfortable during my visit. There will never be anyone like her again in my life. She will be missed.
Anni Eason
October 15, 2019
Dear Clifton & Family, SO sorry for your loss . Ms. Jo (by all accounts) seems like someone that I would have loved to have known and I bet she had some good stories too.. I will have you in my prayers for comfort.
Kimberly White
October 15, 2019
Oh, Clifton, my deepest sympathy for your loss, my friend. I see now where all your athleticism is inherited from! Your mother, JoAn, is a beautiful amazing spirit and she lives on forever in the hearts of all those lucky enough to have known and love her. Praying strength for you and your family as you all now work out living in this world without "Grandma Jo" by your side ...know she's always there with you, inside. God's peace and love to you, always- Kimberly Sue White
Anonymous
October 14, 2019
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