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Elizabeth "Libby" Jones Jacobus

Elizabeth "Libby" Jones Jacobus

  • February 16, 1937 - December 1, 2011
  • Addison, Texas
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“I also just learned of Libby's passing from my mother, Tasia Young. I hadn't seen Libby in many, many years, in fact, since I was in....high school ...Read More » ”
1 of 25 | Posted by: Sarah (Young) Chandler - ithaca, NY

“I just heard about Libby's passing from my mother. My family lived next door to Libby and children in the 70's in Albuquerque, NM. I remember Libby's...Read More » ”
2 of 25 | Posted by: Sue Young - Austin, TX

“We are sorry we were unable to attend the service today. We did not know about it until 10:30 this morning and it was too late. We remember Libby...Read More » ”
3 of 25 | Posted by: Jerry & Billie Keeton, Bobbie Roberts, Binnie Strother & Bill Jo - TX

“We first met Libby at the Sweet Georgia Brown Restaurant in Washington DC soon after Todd and our daughter Shana got engaged. I remember our first...Read More » ”
4 of 25 | Posted by: robert and phyllis vickers - VA

“My heartfelt sympathies go out to the Jacobus Family. I had the pleasure of meeting Libby from my very, very good friend of many years, Sara Lacy who...Read More » ”
5 of 25 | Posted by: melissa collins

“To my dear friend for many years. I will miis you so much. Many memories and many fun and many amazing times together. I will miss you so much. ...Read More » ”
6 of 25 | Posted by: Emy Lou Baldridge - Dallas, TX

“libby's enduring friendship through the years comforts us still. she always walked in beauty and grace. we remember and are thankful that we shared...Read More » ”
7 of 25 | Posted by: nina pruitt - Fredericksburg, TX

“I remember Libby as such a friendly, outgoing person who loved everyone. I am sorry to hear of her passing. ”
8 of 25 | Posted by: Frances Walker Flournoy - TX

“I was deeply saddened by the news of Libby's passing. While we were not close, I always felt a special affection for Libby. She was everyone's friend...Read More » ”
9 of 25 | Posted by: Lynn Thames - Lubbock, TX

“What a wonderful Lady! I was blessed by my love for her and will have many and wonderful memories of our time together in high school and college. ...Read More » ”
10 of 25 | Posted by: John Lawrence - KERRVILLE, TX

“Your mom was such a beautiful, gracious, and lovely lady. I also grew up in Big Spring, but got to know Libby because of Real Estate. We did not...Read More » ”
11 of 25 | Posted by: Peggy Isaacks Jones - Dallas, TX

“To the Jacobus Family- We want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss of Libby. She was such a beautiful, classy lady who everyone in the...Read More » ”
12 of 25 | Posted by: Mark & Patti Belisle - Gotha, FL

“I haven't seen Libby since she was home for class reunion in 2004 but I'd know her anywhere from her beautiful smile and sparkling eyes. Looking at...Read More » ”
13 of 25 | Posted by: Daury Garrison Cockrell-Booth - TX

“May the peace that comes from God comfort the family during this difficult time. Beautiful memories of Libby will always be with us. ”
14 of 25 | Posted by: Luke and Joyce McDaniel - TX

“The Jones family lived next door to our family (Marvin and Pauline Miller and daughters Marilyn and Carolyn) during our teenage years in Big Spring....Read More » ”
15 of 25 | Posted by: Marilyn Miller Barnard - Norcross, GA

“My sincere sympathy goes out to all of you of Libby's family and to the friends who had remained so close with her thruout her life even to the end. ...Read More » ”
16 of 25 | Posted by: Janelle (Haynie) Cardosi - TX

“I never had the honor of meeting Libby, but I learned of her strength and grace through her daughter Ann who exemplifies those same wonderful...Read More » ”
17 of 25 | Posted by: Candy Dahl - Raleigh, NC

“I am grateful that Libby and I shared a farewell visit remembering when. We had a few giggles and smiles. She was a lady to the very end. She...Read More » ”
18 of 25 | Posted by: Janice Anderson Minter - TX

“Libby & I first met at our workplace, Abio & Adleta Realtors in 1990. She was a great friend and always positive even during the difficult times...Read More » ”
19 of 25 | Posted by: Louanne Ten Eyck - Dallas, TX

“Libby, you were such a dear friend and counselor and you enriched my life so much during the years I was fortunate enough to have you as a friend. I...Read More » ”
20 of 25 | Posted by: Peggy Cowan - Midland, TX

“I feel lucky to have known Libby and experienced her sense of humor and basked in her bright light. Take a look at her family and you see that her...Read More » ”
21 of 25 | Posted by: Erzsi Deak - Paris, France

Seventh Grade Central Ward Picture. Libby would recognize some 54 classmates. “I was not close to Libby, but was proud to be a classmate. She was a beautiful person in every way. Know she is at peace after a wonderful life. I...Read More » ”
22 of 25 | Posted by: Wilbur Cunningham - Big Spring,, TX

“My heartfelt condolences to the family. What a wonderful legacy she has left behind. Please know that Libby will forever be remembered, missed and...Read More » ”
23 of 25 | Posted by: Linda Coffey

“Libby was a wonderfully beautiful spirit and a close friend and confidant during the almost 10 years since we met at a meditation retreat. Always...Read More » ”
24 of 25 | Posted by: Judy Andrews - Addison, TX

“Lacy, Ariana, Jack, and Family, I am so sad to hear that Libby has passed. We will all miss her very,very much. She touched so many of our lives...Read More » ”
25 of 25 | Posted by: Molly Ficklen Godwin - Kyle, TX


  • Wedding 1957
  • Grandkids Jack and Ariana
  • Grandkids George, James, John and Caroline Kordahl

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ELIZABETH "LIBBY" JONES JACOBUS, 1937-2011
Libby was born in Stamford, Texas in 1937 to Dorothy Jones Brock and John Allen Brock. John Brock died in 1941 and Dotsy later married Truman Jones, who adopted Libby as she was only four years-old at the untimely death of her dad. Truman was a wonderful parent to Libby until his death in 2003. When Libby's children came along Dotsy and Truman were their much beloved "Mammy" and "Pappy."

Libby grew up in Odessa and Big Spring and graduated from Big Spring High School in 1954. She attended Christian College in Missouri, then TCU in Fort Worth. She was a member of the sorority Kappa Alpha Theta. Libby married George H. Jacobus in 1957 and two children were born in Midland, Annie and Bill. The family moved to Arkansas; briefly Fort Smith, and then Little Rock where Lacy and Todd were born respectively. Libby was active in the Junior Leagues of Midland, as well as Fort Smith and Little Rock, Arkansas. She divorced in 1970 and then returned to school to earn an M.A. in Communication at the University of New Mexico. Libby was not only a good communicator, she was a great listener. She settled in Dallas in 1980, moving back to Midland from 1997 to 2005 to care for her parents. She was active in Presbyterian Churches everywhere she lived, but had an open-minded approach to spirituality incorporating philosophies from many other religious teachings. Her wide range of interests was exemplified by her devotion to both NPR/Public Television and Fox News. She loved to read, especially British mysteries, and instilled the love of books in her children.

She was interested in alternative healing and nutrition practices starting in the 1960's, long before everyone else realized their benefits. She refused her kids soft drinks and white bread, insisting instead on whole grains, and disappointing roasted soybeans and fruit juice yogurt pops as snacks. With the glaring exception of cancer, Libby had no other health problems and as this recent photo attests, was beautiful to the end.

Libby worked in one form or another of real estate throughout her life, including renovations and sales agenting. She was an avid tennis player and enjoyed interior decorating, travel and time with friends. A lover of the arts, she played piano, and enjoyed classical, folk, and soft rock music ranging from Bach and Vivaldi to Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart and Creedence Clearwater Revival. She painted in oils and participated in numerous community theaters over the years, passing a love of theater on to her children as well.

Libby treasured her relationships with her family and her numerous friendships from childhood and throughout her life. People were drawn to her ease, balance, strength, and grace. True to herself, she had a solid sense of identity. Libby was independent, dignified, and ultimately a perpetually positive optimist. She possessed a moral compass that the grandchildren referenced and emulated by quipping "What Would Libby Do?" Like her animal-loving parents before her, she was devoted to the many fine dogs she had over the years including, but not limited to, Gizmo, Molly, Levon, Emmitt and Zelda. Libby also had a solid stubborn streak and a way of putting anything that disturbed her peace, right out of her mind.

In August of 2009, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of small cell, high grade neuroendocrine cancer in her colon which later appeared in her lungs and liver. After two years of treatment Libby went under hospice care in September of this year. Faith Presbyterian Hospice, a non-profit organization, provided exceptional care and comfort for Libby and her family. Libby died peacefully at home in Dallas surrounded by her children on December 1, 2011.

She is survived by her children, Ann Jacobus Kordahl and husband V. James Kordahl, William R. Jacobus and wife Crystal Belisle Jacobus, Sarah Lacy Jacobus, and Todd H. Jacobus and wife Shana Vickers Jacobus; Libby's grandchildren, Ariana Victoria Jacobus, James Jacobus Kordahl, John Truman Kordahl, Caroline Elizabeth Kordahl, John "Jack" Fielding Ficklen, George Vernon Kordahl, Andrew Truman Jacobus, William Brock Jacobus; great-granddaughter Evelyn Virginia Hertenstein, as well as cousins Susan Jones Hereford, Jennifer Jones Doughtery, O. K. ( Skipper ) Jones, III, Kenneth Allen Jones, John Gary Jones, John Tom Brock, and Luana Brock Rexrode and their families.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorials to Presbyterian Communities and Services Foundation for Faith Presbyterian Hospice. Please mail checks to 6100 Colwell Blvd., Suite 225, Irving, Texas 75039, or go online at www.prescs.org/foundation. Arrangements are by Aria Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on January 14, 2012 at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas. Libby's remains will be placed in the Columbarium there in a family-only service the week of December 5th.