Jacobs named Morrison 2004 Citizen of the Year
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A close family friend said of Jacobs, “She is one of the most honest, modest and moral people I have ever known.”
The former Helen Gilley is a longtime resident of Morrison and the daughter of Jim and Alie Gilley. In 1950 she married John Jacobs of Morrison and they have two children, Andy Jacobs of McMinnville and Ann Eades of Morrison.
The Jacobs, as all parents, are proud of their children. Andy is the athletic director and assistant principal at Warren County High School. Daughter Ann is the girls head basketball coach at the school.
The couple has one granddaughter, Autumn Eades, who is a senior at MTSU majoring in marketing.
Mrs. Jacobs is retired from ARA Food Services, however, being retired doesn’t mean she has lots of time on her hands. She is an active member of Morrison United Methodist Church. Friends say of her, “She is a devout Christian, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a loyal friend. She works for the church, community and helps the sick and lonely. She goes about her work in a quiet way so as not to be noticed.”
She gives much of her time to Morrison School where she volunteers to help with TCAP testing. She gives many hours to the Morrison Library. She is always ready with food for a shut-in and you will always find a covered dish with Helen’s name on it at every function.
It can be said of “Miss Helen” as she is affectionately known in the Morrison community that she is always there when there’s a need. She has always been an avid supporter of her husband, John, in his many activities at Morrison Ruritan.
Morrison Ruritan will honor Jacobs at its annual Citizenship Banquet on Saturday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Morrison Ruritan building. Cost for the meal is $6. To make reservations, call Mike Holland at 939-2540 or Vicki Messick at 507-3515.