Bettie Jacobs

On May 29, 1959, Bettie married her sweetheart, Jim, in Aliceville. In the years that followed, they built a life together that carried them from Alabama to South Carolina, Oregon, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and ultimately back to Alabama, welcoming three children along the way.

Through every move and every season, their 67 years of marriage reflected mutual devotion and affection, grounded in their shared walk with the Lord and a deep love for their family.

Bettie and Jim began attending One Hope Church (formerly First Wesleyan), where they served diligently in the Parakaleo Sunday school class and in other ministries. Bettie also gave many years of dedicated service as a secretary for attorney Perry Hubbard and later served for 20 years at Northridge Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents Dowell C. Bearden and Ollie Mae Bearden; brothers, Cleaburn Bearden and Winford Bearden.

She is survived by her husband James Jacobs; daughter, Scarlett Reed; sons Grant Jacobs, Christopher Jacobs; grandchildren, Hannah Jacobs and Ethan Jacobs.

Visitation will be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home, 2200 Skyland Blvd East,

Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, on June 13, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:00 pm at the same location. A Committal Service will also be held at Memory Chapel Funeral Home on June 13, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice of West Alabama in thanks for the kindness, care, and dignity they provided to the family during this time.