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Mamie
Jacobs
Mar 14, 1938 — Nov 15, 2025
Philadelphia
Mamie Jacobs, born on March 14, 1938, in Bishopville, South Carolina, to Lucille and Andrew White, passed away on November 15, 2025. She was educated in the Bateview Public School System and accepted Christ at an early age, being baptized at New Hope Baptist Church. Mamie and her family later moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where they joined Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Mamie dedicated thirty-five years of her life working as a dietitian at Episcopal Hospital until her retirement in 1997. In 1971, she married Rev. Roy Jacobs and lovingly helped raise three of his four children. As First Lady of Moores Memorial Baptist Church, Mamie supported her husband's ministry until his passing.
She was an active member of the Ministers' Wives and Widows Auxiliary, contributing to many of their functions. Mamie is survived by her stepchildren, sisters, brother, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Roy Jacobs, her sister Annie Davis, and her brother Andrew Jr.
Services will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Philippian Baptist Church in Philadelphia, with viewing hours from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by the service at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at Ivy Hill Cemetery at 1:30 pm.
Tuesday
Philippian Baptist Church
9:00 - 11:00 am
Tuesday
Philippian Baptist Church
Starts at 11:00 am
Tuesday
Ivy Hill Cemetery
Starts at 1:30 pm
Visits: 4
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