Elnora (Barrett) “Nee Nee” Jacobs

ELNORA (BARRETT) “NEE NEE” JACOBS

HORNELL-Elnora (Barrett) “Nee Nee” Jacobs, 91, of Mill St., entered into rest, in the care of Southern Tier Hospice, Monday morning (Aug. 11, 2008) at St. James Mercy Hospital in Hornell
Born in Watkins Glen on March 26, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Harry Lee and Harriett “Hattie” Emerson Barrett. She was married to William Henry Jacobs, who predeceased her in 1972. Besides her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by her son and daughter-in-law, William and Ann Jacobs, her two grandsons, David J. Jacobs and Billy Jacobs and her sister and brother in law, Virginia (Barrett) and Clifford Rodabaugh and her brother-in-law, Roger Ganung.
Elnora, who will be remembered for her four inch heels, attended school in Watkins Glen and has resided in Hornell for most of her life where she was employed at the former Kinney Shoe Store, the Cameo Shop and for more than 45 years as the sales manager at Murray Stevens. Following her career in retail sales she became employed in hostessing at the Hornell Country Club, the Coachlight and Ruperts.
An avid golfer, who had three holes in one, Elnora was a member of the Women’s League and the Twilight League at Twin Hickory Golf Club where she was fully dedicated to the beautification and maintenance of the grounds. She also liked to travel to play golf at different golf courses around the area with her golfing partners.
She was a loving mother and grandmother who was dedicated to her family and always enjoyed hosting family dinners for special occasions at her home. Elnora, who was always concerned about others, loved to bake and was known for her banana bread and apple pies that she lovingly shared with her family, friends and neighbors. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was very proud of their accomplishments. Elnora also cherished her dogs, especially Brandi, who was her constant companion, even when shopping.
She was also very proud of recently being baptized, confirmed and receiving Holy Communion in the Catholic faith and became a communicant of Our Lady of the Valley Parish at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell.
Her family includes her son and daughter-in-law, David and Mary Jo (Colamarino) Jacobs of Dansville; her two granddaughters, Linda (Michael) DeCocq and their son, David Michael DeCocq all of Pittsford and Kristen (Bryan) Karl of Belmont; her two grandsons, Brian (Beth) Jacobs and their daughters, Brianna and Vanessa all of Hornell and Kevin Jacobs also of Hornell; her sister Jane (Barrett) Ganung of Moreland; also her nieces and nephews and her dear beloved neighbors.
Calling hours are from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. Friends are invited to meet her family at St. Ann’s Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday. Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to the Mercy Suite at St. James Mercy Hospital, 411 Canisteo St., Hornell, NY 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.