Marie E. Jacobs aka Grams- “the friend of the friendless” passed away on July 24, 2024 in her home.

Marie was born in Devonshire, NJ on Aug. 23, 1940 to Sam Jordan and Mary Warren (Walker). Marie had a passion for her grand and great-grandchildren, plants, birds and Boscov’s.

She was the second oldest of five- survived by sisters Kathy and Bunnie; her daughter Desi Black (Brian); her son Mike Gormley; grandchildren Desa (JR), Norman (Tammy), Tommy (Carly), Pete (Kenzie), Nicole, Joe (Brooke), Cait (Ted), Jackie (Steve), Noah (Reagan), and Kirra (Noah). She is also survived by her cousin Terry, 20 great-grandchildren, one great great grandson and her long term friend, Annie.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband Pete Jacobs; two brothers: Dallas and George; three daughters: Sherry, Linda, and Dallasee; one son: Darryll; and three grandchildren: Dana, Gary and Amanda.

Marie’s memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the Galestown Hall at 5540 Old School House Rd. in Galestown.

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