Gloria Ann Ryerson Jacobs
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Gloria Ann Ryerson Jacobs, 77, of Avondale, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2009 at her home, with her beloved husband of 40 years, Wallace Gerald "Jerry" Jacobs, at her side. She will be remembered as a loving spouse and best friend.
Born in Detroit, MI, Gloria was the daughter of the late Isabel Clark and James H. Ryerson. She had been employed as a Receptionist by the Daily Local News of West Chester. Gloria loved gardening, her home and pets.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by her sister-in-law, Judith White, brother-in-law, Wesley Jacobs, nieces, Adrienne Jacobs Ronmark, Jill White Dinkins and Shelley White Dodd, and nephew, Jon White.
The Graveside Service will be held on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Gloria's memory to the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, P.O. Box 10, South Windham, ME 04082 or to the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 350 E. Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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I am so sorry for your loss.
You are both such wonderful people. You were a wonderful husband, and she a wonderful wife. You are so lucky to have found each other. I send you all my sympathies, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Jill
Thinking of you and Gloria
I am so sorry for your loss, Jerry. I have such fond memories of you and Gloria visiting us even back when we were so young and still growing up. We all anticipated and looked forward to your arrivals. I clearly remember Gloria always arriving as like a breath of fresh air and elevating everyone's spirit just by her presence. She will be missed and our prayers are with you.
Aunt Gloria was warm, loving,
Aunt Gloria was warm, loving, and full of life. Her name fit her and she certainly spread a lot of sunshine into our lives.
As we were growing up I was always excited when Uncle Jerry and Aunt Gloria came for a visit. Gloria's presence filled the room. Her energy and passion for life was catchy.
When I think of Gloria I see her face shining with a great big smile and remember her warm hugs. I think of flowers, hummingbirds, and animals, especially Chrissy. I also remember her cooking us dinner on the 4th of July. We had an All-American meal with hotdogs, beans, cole slaw, and chocolate wacky cake, set on a table with 4th of July decorations. I thought she was a hospitality queen and wanted to be like her, making holidays special! Do I think too highly of her? I don't think so.
I do know that she truly cared for us and loved us and I am grateful.
Thanks Gloria!