Mary Avis Jacobs

On April 7, 2019, our beautiful, strong matriarch Mary Avis Sowell Jacobs transitioned from this life to be with her Lord and Savior. “Sue,” “Big Sue,” “Aunt Sue,” “Big Mama” … she was known by many names and was loved by so many people. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 34 years, Paul Jacobs, Jr.; brother, Robert Sowell and sisters, Johnnie Mae Williams and Annie B. Jackson. She leaves behind to cherish her memories: daughter, Maleia Brooks (Paul); step-son, Keith Johnson (Mary); sister-in-love, Brenda Sowell; grandchildren Matasha, Keneshe, Amanda, and Mia; great grandchildren Kaiden, Kellie, Channing, Kanise, and Kensley; best friend and longtime neighbor, Francis Smith, and a host of nieces, nephews, family members, church members, neighbors, and friends. A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m., with a viewing beginning at 5:00 p.m., at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church in Texas City, TX, Rev. Jonathan Steele, Pastor. Homegoing services will take place Saturday, April 13th at 1:00 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Many, LA, where Rev. Martin B. Scott, Officiant.