Retired social worker Elise Greenwald Jacobs, 104, rites set for Wednesday
ELISE GREENWALD JACOBS, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 11, 2018 at the age of 104.
A native of Patterson, Mississippi and longtime resident of New Orleans, Jacobs was a congregant of Temple Sinai for over 90 years. At her confirmation, she was awarded the Virginia Lazurus Medal. Jacobs was the first in her family to attend college, having graduated from Newcomb College with a degree in Social Work. She practiced as a social worker throughout the city during the Great Depression.
A passionate and talented duplicate bridge player, Jacobs achieved the rank of Life Master. She loved to shop.
Predeceased by her husband of many years, Bernard S. Jacobs, she is survived by her two sons Barry Jacobs (Lois) and Rick Jacobs, two grandchildren and two great-grandsons.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the graveside service at Hebrew Rest Cemetery No. 3, 4100 Frenchmen Street at Pelopidas, on Wednesday morning, May 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Rabbi Matthew Reimer officiated.
Arrangements were by Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home in Metairie.
A native of Patterson, Mississippi and longtime resident of New Orleans, Jacobs was a congregant of Temple Sinai for over 90 years. At her confirmation, she was awarded the Virginia Lazurus Medal. Jacobs was the first in her family to attend college, having graduated from Newcomb College with a degree in Social Work. She practiced as a social worker throughout the city during the Great Depression.