Betty Elouise Jacobs, 96, a resident of Mounds, died May 15, 2021 in Tulsa. A retired nurses aide, Miss Betty, as she was affectionately known was born June 3, 1924 in the Salem Community to Annie and George Tiger.
Miss Betty was a member of Hickory Grounds #1 Baptist Church her whole life.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Sam, parents, Annie and George Tiger, son, Reuben Harjo, daughter, Nadine Jacobs, and sons, Frank Jacobs, George Jacobs, Rodney Jacobs, and Homer L. Jacobs, grandsons; George Jacobs Jr, Owen Jacobs and siblings, Mary (Tiger) Jones and Mose Tiger
She is survived by her daughter; Irene Jacobs, of the home; grandchildren: Wynona Harjo, Gary (Kim) Harjo, Reuben Harjo Jr, Scotty (Mary) Harjo, Gloria (Joseph) George, Leroy Francisco Jr., Denise Jacobs, Carie (Jeremiah) Hicks, Elaine Jacobs, and Megan Jacobs; 25 great-grandchildren and 22 great-great-grandchildren
Family would like to extend a special thank you to Justin Screechowl, great-great-grandson who helped care for Miss Betty durin the last years of her life. He would take photos of her and he knew what foods she liked to eat and would prepare them for her. his care and compassion are great appreciated.
Wake Services are scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday May 18, 2021 at Hickory Grounds I Baptist Church.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Hickory Grounds I Baptist Church with the Reverend Mitchell Taylor officiating
Interment to follow at Jacobs Family Cemetery.