Winnie Louise Jacobs, 78, of Minford, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at SOMC in Portsmouth. She was born November 17, 1945, in Scioto County, a daughter of the late Luther Elwood and Lona Francis Parker Lewis.
She was a member of Muletown Mini Mart for 37 years and a member of Rubyville Community Church.
She is survived by six children, Sherri (Ricky) Gonzales, James (Dianna) Jacobs, Jr., Gina Jacobs, Paul (Paige) Jacobs, Christopher (Barbara) Jacobs, Jennifer (Scott) Sexton; eleven grandchildren, Shandy, Nic, Tiffany, Patrick, Bryce, Aaron, Olivia, Connor, Parker, Ean, Eric, and six great grandchildren, Ashley, Christopher, Alex, Leiluh, Haylee, and Luke. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Bryce Jacobs, Sr.; one granddaughter, Beth Ann; two great grandchildren, Mickel and Adrianna; six brothers, Russ, Carl, Jerry, Ed, Bill, Jack, and two sisters, Betty and Pauline.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Rubyville Community Church from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Autism Speaks, P.O. Box 37148, Boone, IA 50037-0148. Arrangements are under the direction of Erwin-Dodson-Allen Funeral Home in Minford. Online condolences may be sent to www.edafh.com.