Athelene Moody Jacobs

Twin Rivers – Athelene Moody Jacobs, 85, of Patterson passed away Wednesday (May 14, 2025) at St. Joseph’s hospital in Savannah after an extended illness.

Born in Hortense, GA her parents were Warren Moody and Gussie Sloan Moody. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Junior Jackson Jacobs; 2 brothers, Alvin Moody, Archie Moody; 3 sisters, Irene Drury, Corene Roberson, Eula Crews.

Athelene was a member of Raybon Church of God of Prophecy. She enjoyed gardening, canning, fishing, and going to church. She was a Band leader, Cradle Roll leader and was a Sub-Sunday School teacher, and most of all she loved taking care of her family.

Survivors include 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Chester Jacobs , Andrew “Andy” Jacobs (Lisa), Mark Jacobs (Paula), Brad Jacobs (Marie) all of Twin Rivers; 2 daughters, Nita Phillips of Twin Rivers and Diane Jacobs of Hortense; 11 grandchildren, Dasha Johns (Lorne) Shea Davis (Trey), Eric Causey (Becky), Dustin Causey (Nicole), Daniel Hollingsworth, Taylour Rhoden (Mikey), Andrew Jacobs (Fiance’ Mackenzie), Aaron Jacobs (Haley), Austin Jacobs, A.J. Jacobs, Audrey Deonne (Skyler); several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Odie Crews of Nahunta; 3 sisters-in-law, Shelby Jacobs of Hortense, Geraldine Booth of Macclenny, Fl., Mary Phillips of St. Petersburg, Fl.; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be Sunday (May 18, 2025) starting at 6PM at Frye Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held Monday (May 19, 2025) at 10AM at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Bishop Raymond Willis, Rev. Ronnie Sharpe, and Bro. David Herrin officiating.

Burial will follow in Hortense Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chester Jacobs, Andy Jacobs, Mark Jacobs, Brad Jacobs, Dustin Causey, and Eric Causey.

Honorary Pallbearers will be A.J. Jacobs, Warren Moody, Andrew Jacobs, Aaron Jacobs, and Austin Jacobs.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.