of England, AR
October 22, 1927 - October 26, 2022
Geraldine "Jerri" Sutton Jacobs was called to her heavenly home on October 26, 2022. She was born on October 22, 1927 to John Henry and Lottie McCollum Sutton in Piggott, Arkansas. Jerri was one of eight children.
Jerri grew up in Corning, Arkansas and had many pleasant memories of her youth. At the age of sixteen, she traveled by herself to St. Louis, Missouri to obtain her Social Security card. She kept this card unlaminated her entire life. Jerri was a hard worker and had many jobs to help pay for her education. She picked cotton, worked in a grocery store and a local cafe. It was while she was working in the cafe that she met the love of her life, Jake Jacobs. Jake was working for GTE when they met in December of 1949. They dated for five months and then married. Their union lasted just over seventy and a half years until his passing on December 3, 2020.
In 1956, Jake and Jerri moved to England, Arkansas, where Jake continued to work for the phone company. Jerri was a homemaker and took care of her family. When they moved to England they lived just out of town. They moved to different locations until December of 1966, when Mr. Pat Henderson made it possible for them to purchase a house on Faver street. They lived in this home the rest of their lives along with the original faithful kitchen stove that is still producing many meals. England became home and the Jacobs developed many strong friendships with friends and neighbors they would soon call family. Special life-long friends were the Wood, Hall and Hillis families, as well as Judy Dykes and her family. There are many more families that they were blessed to have as friends. Jerri considered herself fortunate to have lived in England. She believed that if you ever lived in a place like England, you wouldn't consider moving. It didn't matter who you were or what you had, you would be loved and cared about. The Jacobs family had many hills to climb but never thought about moving. England was home.
Jerri took great pride in her family. As her children got older, she worked outside of the home doing various jobs. She was well known for her cooking and baking skills. If you were married in the seventies or eighties there is a good chance she made your wedding cake or catered your wedding. She worked as an EMT for the City of England for over twenty years and also worked for the local eye Doctor. Jerri loved people and was always willing to help those that needed it.
Jerri was preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings. She was also preceded in death by two children. Her oldest daughter, Judy Jacobs Haydon, died unexpectedly in her home in Louisiana in 2018. Her youngest son, Joe Eddie Jacobs, was killed in a tragic accident in 1989. She is survived by one son, Billy (Laura) Jacobs; daughters, Jean Ann Finley and Jamie McGraw all of England. Daughter in law, Tammy (Tommy) Wilson of Lake Hamilton. Eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Five special nieces, Terry, Kathy, Betty, Brenda and Linda, as well as two special great nieces, Charla and Tiffany.
Jerri had many friends and loved to cook for them and entertain them. Every night you could find a crowd of friends and family gathered around the kitchen table enjoying a delicious home cooked meal followed by a game of cards or dominoes. Nick and Haley Hillis visited often and Jerri loved them and their children as her own. Leslie Triplett, Kyle and Stacy Jeans and Marshall Sladyen were her card playing buddies. These friends and her children provided great care and company for Jerri. The unconditional love of all these friends and family best exemplifies the little town of England, Arkansas.
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20 Condolence(s)
Debbie and Gary Gatlin
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Heart sadden to hear about your mom. Thoughts and Prayers now and in the coming days ahead.
Debbie and Gary
John Thornton
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
She made the wedding cake for me and my late wife Lisa in 1986. She was a sweet lady that I will never forget. Her daughter Judy was a great friend of me and my sweet late wife. Prayers for Jamie and the rest of the family. My heart aches.
Terry Mullen
Sunday, October 30, 2022
A very special lady so sorry to hear this
Joyce Huff
Saturday, October 29, 2022
She was an amazing woman! Randy and I were privileged and blessed to sit at her table many times. She made everyone that came through her door feel like family! Her and Mr. Jacobs raised some fine children. They all have that same sense of loyalty that their mom and dad did. She will be greatly missed.
David Wood Jr
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Amy Simpson Lackey
Saturday, October 29, 2022
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Linda Elias & Judy Holman
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Jerry and Jake were chosen members of the Hillis family. We will be forever grateful for their loving friendship to our parents.
To the wonderful family they leave behind, we offer our love and deepest sympathy. Linda Hillis Elias and Judy Hillis Holman
Donna Archer
Saturday, October 29, 2022
We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet mom. She certainly had wonderful caretakers when she needed them! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Love, Donna & Garyâ¤ï¸ðŸ™
Linda S Sowell
Saturday, October 29, 2022
With my Sincere Sympathy during this time of Loss. Aunt Jerri was a kind soul and I was blessed by our visits. May God's peace and comfort be with the Family!
Kevin Simpson
Friday, October 28, 2022
John Taylor
Friday, October 28, 2022
So sorry to hear this news. I have warm memories of all the Jacobs family. I grew up with Joe and we were in Scouts together and baseball.
A special family I’ve been blessed to have in my life..
Rest In Peace Mrs. Jacobs.
Beth Gibbins Seamon
Friday, October 28, 2022
JA, J, and B. Im so sorry about Mrs J passing. She was an incredible person.. I pray God will bring peace and comfort to you in these difficult days ahead. May the many memories you hold in your heart bring each of you comfort . Love you all. Beth
Harris Lynn Ward
Friday, October 28, 2022
Sincerest condolences to all friends and family. Mrs, Jerri and Mr. Jake were truly pillars of the England community. We pray for peace and comfort.
Patsy Robinson
Friday, October 28, 2022
Everyone that knew Jerri loved her she was a sweetheart.
Willam Hall
Friday, October 28, 2022
Mom #2
Sandy Blackwell Anderson
Friday, October 28, 2022
My thoughts, prayers and Love are with you all…
Leanne Flanakin Chance
Friday, October 28, 2022
Jamie & Jean Ann,
My thoughts & prayers are with y’all for peace & strength. She was like a 2nd Mama to me as I was growing up. I love y’all!
Leanne
Beverly De LA Rosa
Friday, October 28, 2022
Such a special person to my family. Will miss you.
Marsha Reagan
Friday, October 28, 2022
JeanAnn I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I know that pain, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Patricia Carter- Lewis
Friday, October 28, 2022
Everyone Loved Mrs. Jerri and Mrs. Jerri Loved Everybody. I still look at pictures of Cakes she made my Children when they were kids, from Superman to Holly Hobbie Cakes....She made them all with Love. Prayers For her Wonderful Family.