Mrs. Effie Pearl Javis Bell Jacobs

Effie Pearl Javis Bell Jacobs, was born on September 26, 1946 to the late John Wesley Javis, Sr. of Columbia, South Carolina and the late Lois Harkless Javis of Timmonsville, South Carolina. She was married to and was the widow of the late Sherman Jacobs, Sr. She entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. Effie attended the schools of Richland County and was a graduate of the C.A. Johnson High School Class of 1964 in Columbia, South Carolina. She later attended Midlands Technical College and obtained a Certificate in Shorthand and Administration and an associate degree in Criminal Justice. She was a retired Certified Special Needs Bus Driver for Richland School District Two and the owner of Effie’s Diversity Catering Services of Columbia, South Carolina. Effie became a member of Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church No.1 at an early age and has never been a member of any other ministry. During her time at ZCMBC No.1, she was graced to serve as the first Secretary of the Jr. Ushers, Personal Assistant for Pastor A.J. Grove, Senior Musical Choir President, a member of the Senior Missionary Society, Sunday School and Bible School teacher, prior to the decline in her health. She was definitely a woman of vision. The Lord allowed her to implement several ministries at Zion Chapel: the Noon Day Bible Study Ministry, the YPOZ Ministry, and the Spotlight Ministry were all birthed from a vision the Lord gave to Sis. Effie. The Sunbeam Choir was also started by Effie and her late cousin, Sis. Claretta Boyles Effie was a true servant in her community. She served and fed the homeless community for over 20 years with House of Judah Outreach Center, Columbia Winter Shelter, Salvation Army and Christ Central Ministries. She also helped to start the Food and Clothing Pantry Ministry at House of Judah Outreach Center. She was a Girl Scout leader for over 23 years and was the first Troop Leader to lead her girls to sell over one thousand boxes of cookies in one year, in the state of South Carolina. She was a member of the NAACP and the Democratic Party and worked the polls faithfully. Effie hosted an annual “Christmas at Easter” Dinner, where she, her children and grandchildren would feed hundreds of people (family, friends, and strangers) at absolutely no cost! Effie was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4262 Auxiliary, where she served as a Youth Advisor for many years. In addition to her parents, Effie was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Jacobs, Sr.; four brothers, Richard (Patricia), John, Jr., Johnny, and James; all of Columbia, South Carolina; two sisters, Jacqulyn (Timothy) Smith, Jerlene (Otis Sr.) Trapp both of Columbia, South Carolina; one granddaughter, Victoria Jacobs. Those left to cherish her memories are: three sons, Reginald (Tarra), Darrell (Shelia), and Jason, of Columbia, SC; two daughters, Sandra (John) Harrison and Chimene (Ricky) Jacobs-Taylor, both of Columbia, SC; five stepchildren, Sherman Jr., Shirlene, Sylvilla, and Melissa Jacobs, all Fort Wayne, IN and Audrey Jacobs of Columbia, SC; two brothers, Willie (Debbie) and Thomas Javis, both of Columbia, SC; three sisters, Irene Tidwell, Doris Glenn and Loretta Thomas, all of Columbia, South Carolina; two brothers-in-law, Timothy Smith and Otis Trapp, Sr, both of Columbia, SC; one sister-in-law/best friend, Patricia Javis, of Columbia, SC; one aunt, Rosa Javis of Winston Salem, NC; 18 Grandchildren, 12 Greatgrandchildren, a Special Goddaughter, Cornellia Johnson, of Kansas City, MO; a Best Friend (since 4th grade) Gloria Mitchell of Los Angeles, CA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, and friends all of whom will dearly miss her. Funeral service will be 12 noon, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Zion Chapel Baptist Church No.1, 130 Walter Hills Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29203. The Reverend Jesse Washington, Jr., Pastor. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Jacobs will lie in-state at the church one hour prior to service time. Public viewing will be held from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 30, 2023 and from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., Tuesday 31, 2023 at A. A. Dicks Funeral Home Like our Facebook page: A. A. Dicks Funeral Home - Sullivan Chapel Add our Facebook Friend Page and leave a comment: A. A. Dicks FH

Mrs. Effie Pearl Javis Bell Jacobs

September 26, 1946 - October 24, 2023