Janette Hair Jacobs

janette jacobs

April 21, 1937 ~ June 19, 2024

Born in: Bryan, Texas
Resided in: Bryan, Texas

Janette H. Jacobs, 87, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at her home.

Janette was born on April 21, 1937 in Bryan, Texas, the daughter of George Ivy and Louise Broach Hair.  Janette was co-owner/manager of Animal World, Bryan/College Station’s first full line pet store.  While at the pet store, she started volunteering at the Brazos County  Juvenile Detention Center.  She enjoyed working with the youth so much, she joined the staff full-time for 26 years.  After retiring in 2016, she enjoyed a leisurely retirement.

Janette is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bennie Jacobs; her son, John E. (Jeb) Barr, III, her daughter, Cynthia D. Hunsberger; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Ms. J will truly be missed, and her love and spirited personality will be with us forever.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Aggieland Humane Society.

Services

Visitation: June 24, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Room: Bluebonnet

Callaway-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Center
3001 S College Ave
Bryan, TX 77801

979-822-3717
https://callawayjones.com

Funeral Service: June 25, 2024 2:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church
1100 Carter Creek Parkway
Bryan, Texas 77802

979-823-8073

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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Janette Hair Jacobs 's name.

Aggieland Humane Society

5359 Leonard Road

Bryan,

Texas

979-775-5733

aggielandhumane.org

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  1. I am so very sorry to hear of Janette’s passing. She was the first neighbor to welcome me way back in 1997. Hugs and prayers to Bennie and the whole family.

  2. Bennie and family, please accept our deepest condolences for the passing of Janette. We felt honored to know such a vibrant, loving lady and she will be missed by all that knew her.


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