Helen Jacobs

Helen Jacobs, age 68, of Wawaka, IN passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was born on April 22, 1948 the daughter of Frank and Lydia Slone (Jacobs) in Hindman, KY. She is survived by her companion of 25 years, Edmund Jones, of Wawaka, IN; four children, Sherry Carr, Sheila (Teddy) Martin, Katy Jacobs and her companion Brandon Percey, and James William Scott Jacobs. Grandchildren; LaKeasha, Kayla, La Torie, and Derrick Carr, Brent, Brittany, Olivia, Bradley, Alexis, and Wesley Martin, Felicia Wright. James Damion Joesph and Jada Kaitlyn Percey, Josh and Jeremy Jacobs. Great Grandchildren; Whitney Carr, Kevin Guerra, Zalen and Zinnia Carr. Ivan Flores and Arianna Wright. Brothers; Frankie and Micheal Jacobs, Sisters; Jean Hall, Jackie Kipp, Ann Glaser, Shirley Brewer, Cathy Barhydt, Linda Arispe, Brenda Ritchie, Glenda Slone, and Sonya Huff. Brothers-in-law; Hank (Barb) Jones, Step-Sons Tony (Jennifer) Altimus, Ron (Cathy) Jones along with their family. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, James Jacobs, parents; Frank and Lydia Jacobs, brothers; Buster, Devert and Johnny Jacobs and her grand daughter, Jada L. Carr. A one of a kind homemaker, Helen truly loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. Many moments were spent outside in her garden and under her apple trees. She will be missed by many because of her character and charm she left with anyone who came in to her fold. A funeral service will begin at 6PM on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Yeager Funeral Home - 1589 Lincolnway South Ligonier, IN 46767. A private burial will take place on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier, IN. Family and friends will be received from 4 PM to 6 PM on Sunday, July 10, 2016.