Lynda Richardson Jacobs

Lynda Richardson Jacobs, 76, of Hickory Valley, passed away Monday morning, October 14th, at her home.

The daughter of the late Paul Elisha and Gertie Randle Richardson, Lynda was married to Danny Jacobs on July 25, 1975 and together, they made a life on their farm until his passing on April 25, 2000.  She loved her work and life on the farm in Hickory Valley especially being a cattle farmer caring for the herd.  

Mrs. Jacobs was an active member of her community, as well.  She was a member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church, active with the Hardeman County Farm Bureau and served as state board member of the Farm Service Agency (FSA).  In addition to her work with cattle, Lynda also was a dietician working at both Western Mental Health Institute and Bolivar General Hospital.  She spent many hours cooking and helping others, but her most treasure time was spent with her grandchildren and her family.

Services for Mrs. Jacobs will be 3 pm, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the chapel of Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar with burial to follow in Bolivar Memorial Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 1 - 3 pm at the funeral home.

She leaves her son and his wife, Daniel and Lacy Jacobs of Hickory Valley; her sister, Alice Ann Moore and her husband, Harry, of Knoxville; her brother, Randle and his wife, Sonia, of St. Petersburg, FL; and her beloved grandchildren, Danilyn, Hazely and Noah.

Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association.