Betty was born August 4, 1938 in Jamaica, NY to Gertrude and Sidney Spero (deceased). She attended Boston University where she met her husband Bo Jacobs (deceased). She raised two daughters, was officer of Temple Beth El Sisterhood, continued her studies in Interior Design and owned Stitch and Stuff, a needlepoint shop in Knoxville. In her day, she was an avid Maj Jong and tennis player, Brownie and Girl Scout troop leader, and PTA and homeowner association officer. She was a realtor with Harry Norman in Atlanta and part-owner of Partyrama. In 1994, she she married Jason Hoffman(deceased).
Betty is survived by daughters Robin Jacobs Nelson, Judi Jacobs, son-in-law, Morgan Shallcross and grandchildren, Aaron Nelson (Joe Johnson) and Jessica Nelson ( Dan Banks) and brother Michael Spero (Kimber), niece, Susan Spero Lane.
Graveside services will be private but a memorial service will be held at a later date..
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia, BrightFocus (Macular Degeneration) or charity of your choice.
