The Funeral Chapel - Powell • Deckard

Betty Jean (Lanam) Jacobs, 86, of Bloomington, passed away on Friday April 6, 2012 at Meadowood Health Pavilion surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on August 7, 1925 in Indianapolis and was the daughter of Earl R. and S. Frances (Baugh) Lanam. Betty was a librarian and teacher and had been the Head Librarian at Shortridge High School in Indianapolis and later at Washington High School in Washington. She was a long time and very active member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, Business & Professional Women and was a former member of Mt. Gilead Christian Church. Betty is survived by her son Peter Jacobs and his wife Patty of Hoffman Estates, IL, granddaughter Sarah Frances Jacobs, four sisters Barbara J. Daniels of Bloomington, Patricia L. Jones of Bradenton, FL, Margaret Sue May of Bloomington and Ann (Martin) Dyer of Bloomington, and one brother Leslie C. Lanam also of Bloomington. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and one great great niece She was preceded in death by her husband of 45, years Albert L. Jacobs (1993), one brother Richard M. Lanam and her parents. Services for Betty will be Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 1 pm at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third St,. Bloomington with Rev. Curtis Hurley and Darlene Harbuck officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, April 9, 2012 from 4-8 pm at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard.

Dear family of Betty Jacobs. We enjoyed having Betty in Zeta Chapter in Bloomington for several years when she transferred from Petersburg,IN. She was a true Delta and enjoyed many National Conventions with her Delta sisters. Our sympthy, prayers, and love are with all the family in their loss. We will miss our Delta Betty. Naomi Johnson, Zeta Chapter, Bloomington IN,

Note: the day of the funeral Wayne,husband, received word his sister had died in Macon, GA and we headed to Macon, GA.

Naomi Johnson - signed on: 04/14/2012

My sympathy to all of you.
As a colleague of Betty's at Washington High School.she and I became good friends. She was a very special person. I will always treasure our friendship.
Pam Cardinal

Pam Cardinal - signed on: 04/13/2012

I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Jacobs passing. I live in Washington Indiana. I read that she worked in the library at Washington High School. When I was in eighth grade at Washington Junior High School in 1974 she taught eighth grade English class. I learned so much from her she was an awesome teacher. We studied Greek Mythology and I know she helped to make it so much better to learn than many other teachers would have. I just wanted to share that she made a difference in my life and I have fond memories of her.
In Deepest Sympathy, Rebecca Baldwin

Rebecca Baldwin - signed on: 04/12/2012

To the Betty Jacob's family, with sincere sympathy I send this. I was a library assistant for Mrs. Jacobs at WHS in 1970..what a special person she was. She left an impression on many people.

Janet Emmick - signed on: 04/12/2012

To the entire Lanam family, we offer our sincere sympathy in your time of loss. We have many pleasant memories with all of you.

Dot & Jerry Spore - signed on: 04/11/2012

Sincere sympathy to Mrs. Jacob's family. I was a student library assistant at Washington High School in 1970. Mrs. Jacobs was always very kind to me and I enjoyed my time working with her.

Ellizabeth Dowling - signed on: 04/11/2012

Sue and family,
So sorry to learn of the passing of Betty. It is never easy to give up those we love so dearly, but may you find comfort in knowing she rest now in God's hands.
Keeping each of you in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.

Jan Tapp - signed on: 04/10/2012

Betty was such a kind and lovely lady. I am very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed having her as a Delt sister when she lived in Petersburg.

Susan Haislip - signed on: 04/09/2012

My sympathy to all of Betty's family. As a colleague of hers at Washington High School, I had the utmost respect for Betty. She helped guide me in my early years as an educator.

David Lennen - signed on: 04/09/2012

My sympathy to all of you. Peter, your mother was a good friend and inspiration to all of us that knew her in Petersburg.

Donna Dyer - signed on: 04/09/2012

My sympathy to all of you. Sue, your memories of time together will help ease the pain of her loss.

Judith D. (Lanam) Wurz - signed on: 04/09/2012

Barb and Sue I am so sorry about your sister

modena rollins - signed on: 04/07/2012

We will miss you Aunt Betty. Rest in Peace.

Lisa Lanam - signed on: 04/07/2012

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