
Celebrating the life of
Bobbie Jacobs Lunsford
Passed away on August 30, 2023
Bobbie Jacobs Lunsford passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born November 26, 1935, in Cherry Grove, N.C. and lived most of her life in Savannah, GA.
She was a member of Bible Baptist Church for over 65 years and always looked forward to helping count the offering on Monday mornings.
She worked at J.C. Penney’s downtown and worked at K-Mart on Victory Drive. She retired from K-Mart in Doraville, GA after 30 years. She loved to sew, iron her clothes, and would still hang them outside on her clothesline. She loved to bake pies, and cakes, and made the best meat loaf and pot roast. Her love, kindness, and warmth will continue to inspire those who were privileged to have known her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Hazel Page, sister, Patti Powell, son, Terry Jacobs, and nephew, Chris Powell, daughter, Lawana Rivera.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Herman Lunsford, brother, Mitchell Page and wife, Dollie, sister, Margie Sapp, son, Gregory Jacobs and wife Linda, daughters, Debbie and Dede Lunsford. Grandchildren, Gregory Jacobs, Jr. (Ellen), Erica McBride (Tracey), Brad Jacobs, Angela Jacobs, Robbie Beasley, Gordon Bash, Courtney Diez, David Bozek, Doraine, Adam, Christian, and Amanda. She had many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of Love and support during this time of loss and celebration of life, especially for Cathy Hodges, careworkers, Hospice, and the neighbors, especially Debbie Powell next door, Mom’s Angel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Bible Baptist Church, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church.
Burial will be in Bonaventure Cemetery.
We were so sorry to hear about Bobbie’s passing. We were neighbors for about 18 years. Bobbie and Herman were a delight to the neighborhood.
- Paul and Cindy Carpenter , Jackson’s Gap, AL
You will be miss..
- Linda & Larry Brown, Savannah , Ga
So sorry to hear about Bobby’s passing. I miss you all at Bible Baptist. Sending my love to Herman.
- Helyn Wareham, 45 Halley Lane, Miller Place, New York
I have the honor and privilege of meeting Ms. Jacobs son and daughter. Mr. Greg and Ms. Linda. My deepest condolences to all of the family. The way is the light. Love you both.
- Cynthia and Jeff Joslin, claxton, Ga.
We are saddened to learn of Bobbie's passing. She was a wonderful, lovely southern lady. Our sincerest condolences to Herman and to all of the family.
- Phillip and Mary Gregg Edwards, Chadbourn, NC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tue, September 05, 2023
- Bible Baptist Church
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4700 Skidaway Road (map)
Savannah GA 31404 - 912-352-3020
- Funeral Service
- 11:00 a.m. on Tue, September 05, 2023
- Bible Baptist Church
-
4700 Skidaway Road (map)
Savannah GA 31404 - 912-352-3020
- Burial
- on Tue, September 05, 2023
- Bonaventure Cemetery
-
330 Bonaventure Road (map)
Savannah GA 31404 - 912-651-6843