Lisa Kay Jacobs was born June 4, 1964, in Nantahala to Austin and Ruby Morgan Jacobs. She went home to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at age 55.
Lisa was living on Vengeance Creek at the time of her passing.
Lisa grew up on Hampton Branch in Nantahala and was the youngest of seven children. She attended Nantahala High School and graduated with a degree in cosmetology from Tri-County Community
College.
Lisa is remembered by those who knew her well as a caring person who loved being with family and friends, and cherished her Snauzer, “Jacky Boy,” who preceded her in death.
When Lisa was able, she loved being in the garden, telling her brother how to do things.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Brenda Louise Jacobs Conley.
Lisa is survived by her fiance, David Hyde of Vengeance Creek; two sons, Cody Roberts of Robbinsville and Tavis Hyde; five daughters, Cortny Vaughan and husband Daniel of Vengeance Creek, Maggie Bryson and husband Corbin, Sarah Holland, Holly Hyde and Shawna Garrett; three brothers, James “Jim” Jacobs and wife Rhonda, Howell Jacobs and wife Vivian, and Tim Jacobs and wife Michelle; three sisters, Judy Harper, Debbie Bryson and husband Mike, and Anita Watson and husband Keith; 38 nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; aunts, Jessie Bateman and Syretta Cochran as well as an uncle, Gerald Morgan.
A private service will be held Wednesday, Feb. 19, with Brother Howell Jacobs officiating. The inurnment will take place at a later date at Aquone Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Lisa Kay Jacobs to Valley River Humane Society, P.O. Box 658, Murphy, NC 28906.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews, is in charge of all arrangements.
An online guest register is available at iviefuneralhome.com.