The remains of the late popular US-based pastor, Mrs Ann Jacobs, will be laid to rest on September 16, 2023.
Pastor (Mrs) Ann Jacobs, 72, passed away on September 4, 2023, at Northside Hospital in Duluth, Georgia.
The burial programem will commence in Nigeria on the 14 of September with a Christian Wake Keep, at House 2, Ferrano Cresent, Glory Estate, Ifako, Gbagada, Lagos, by 5pm, according to the family. The primary burial will be held on the 16th of September at Peachtree Chapel, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corner, GA 30092. By 12 Noon.
The dress code is Bow Tie and Ball Gown, and the colours are pink and turquoise blue.
During her lifetime, Ann Jacobs (Nee Martins) was both a dedicated woman of God and a fashion icon. She was born on December 19, 1950, to the family of Late Chief Stephen and Late Alhaja Ajoke Martins.
Mrs Jacobs accepted Christ and was baptized as a Catholic at a very young age. She later joined the C&S Church Movement (Ayo Ni O) in Surulere, Lagos in the early 90s.
Young Ann attended St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School and a Convent Secondary School. She later took a certificate course in computing and data management.
She married Late Senior Magistrate Abraham Olafemi Jacobs, who passed on to glory in January 1980. They had beautiful and unique children: Cynthia Oluwawemimo, Sylvia Oluranti, and Sylvester Oluwarotimi.
She had other adopted children who were successful in their respective chosen careers.
Ann Jacobs worked with her computer expertise at the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) for years until her first retirement.
She has many computer and technology certifications whilst at the Nigeria Port Authority.
Her quest to train her children to the level of success they are today made her extend her skills by gaining employment with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). She worked under the Inspectorate Division until 2006 when she finally retired.
Ann relocated to the USA in 2015. She had spent the last eight years looking after her grandchildren, building a robust relationship with Church Brethren, friends, and loved ones.
Her memories will forever be cherished by her children, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, families and relatives.
