Gretna……….Virginia Saunders Jacobs, age 95 of Gretna died Monday, October 22, 2018 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born May 19, 1923 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie Henry Saunders and Ida Dalton Saunders.  She was predeceased by her husband of over 67 years, John David Jacobs; three brothers, Charlie Edward Saunders, Booker Saunders and Jackie Saunders; a sister, Doris Epperson; a grandson, Kevin Jacobs; and a great-grandson, Preston Millner.  Mrs. Jacobs was a member and former Sunday School Teacher at Piney Grove Baptist Church.  She was a former employee of Craddock-Terry; and enjoyed flowers and gardening.

She is survived by three sons, Wesley Jacobs and wife, Nan of Gretna, Phillip Jacobs and wife, Brenda of Gretna and David Jacobs and wife, Brenda of Gretna; one daughter, Ann Younger and husband, Wayne of Gretna; one sister, Gladys Shelton of Gretna; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Pastor Matthew Speck and Rev. R.G. Rowland.  Burial will follow in Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law, Wesley and Nan Jacobs.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .