Obituary: Corene Jacobs

Services for Corene Jacobs, 96, of Martins Mill are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Eubank Chapel with Bro. Matt Parker, Bro. Steve Glosup officiating, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will be in Holly Springs Cemetery, Martins Mill.

She passed away May 6, 2013 in Tyler.

Mrs. Jacobs was born April 18, 1917 in Hall County, Ga., to William Britton and Marcella Theodocia Garner Smallwood.

Corene was a member of the Martins Mill Baptist Church. She lived in the Garland area for 30 years before moving to Martins Mill in 1977. She enjoyed being a homemaker and gardening. Corene was always happy and enjoyed life.

Surviving are brother, Curtis and Darlene Smallwood of Canton; sister, Frances Covington of Canton; sister, Bonnell Childers of Daingerfield; sister, Gladys Williford of Greenville; sister, Mildred Cagle of Bonham; numerous nieces and nephews.

Corene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Monroe Jacobs; brother Elmer Smallwood; brother R. B. Smallwood; sister Evelyn Smallwood; sister Mary Taylor; sister Ella Mae Holford.

Pallbearers are Austin Parker, Trey Cronk, Shaun Parker, and Larry Smallwood.

Family will receive friends Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.