It is with heavy hearts and sadness that the family announces the passing of Roslyn Arlene Jacobs, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Ellenwood, Georgia. She was 78 years old.
Roslyn was born on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands on February 25, 1947, to the late Emelda Battiste Jacobs and Rehalio A. Jacobs, Sr. Roslyn was a very dedicated employee of Banco Popular for more than 40 years.
Roslyn is survived by her son Derrick A. Moore. Brothers, Rehalio “Haley” Jacobs and Renaldo “Packet” Jacobs; sister Alda “Abebi”/“AJ” Jacobs. Chosen sisters are Janice David Estrill, Yvonne “Peaches” Giddings and Laura Hodge Chesterfield. Grandchildren, Jemmeni, Demoi, K’dar & Kairo Moore; Great grandchild, Ze’Kai Jones; Daughter-in-law Simone Jackson Moore; nieces, Rene Dougan, Rochelle Jacobs, Denique Jacobs, Annette Jacobs; nephews, Codroy(Cuddy)Edwards, Michael Garvey, Richard Vessells Sr., Daryl Vanterpool, Vincent Harrison, Leon Thomas, Elroy Shirvington, Joseph Shirvington, Jeffrey Jacobs, Raymond Jacobs, Aluwyn(Ali) Jacobs, Shawn Jacobs and Khuryel DE Windt Jacobs. Extended daughters; Wilma Matthias, Elizabeth Estrill, Shermaine Clarke, Shernique and Shu’Niya Greenaway; Special friends; Dianna DE Windt Tyson, Julia Callwood, Hyacinth Hendricks, Louise Petersen, Dr. Eleanor Blyden and Monica Joseph. Roslyn is also survived by great, great nieces, nephews, relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Friday, July 25 at the St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
The first viewing will be at Turnbull’s Funeral Home on Thursday, July 24 from 4 to 6p.m. Second viewing will be July 25 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church from 9 to 10 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Western Cemetery #1. To honor Roslyn and her love for flowers, the family kindly request wearing floral colors for the service. Arrangements are by Turnbull Funeral Home and Crematory Service.
