Eleanor Marsh Jacobs

Eleanor Marsh Jacobs, 81, of Asheville, NC, died on Friday, January 25, 2013, at her home. A native of Wheeling, WV, Mrs. Jacobs was the daughter of the late Vivian Breaks Marsh and Miles Eugene Marsh, II. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Miles Eugene Marsh, III. A former resident of Rockford, IL, Mrs. Jacobs graduated from Cornell University and worked as an English teacher in the early part of her career. She had most recently worked as a claims adjustor for Pioneer Insurance Co. She is survived by her husband, Leland E. Jacobs; daughter, Katherine (Thomas) Downing, of West Chicago, IL; sons, Lloyd (Barbara) Haskins, of Cedar Park, TX, and James (Elizabeth) Haskins, of Schaumburg, IL; six grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Diane Marsh. No funeral services are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813. Groce Funeral Home, in Asheville, NC, is assisting the family.