An Atlanta native, Jan was born November 5, 1955 at Emory Hospital and was the daughter of Lauritz A. Jacobsen and Etta Fraser Jacobsen. She graduated from Henderson High School and the University of Georgia, where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Upon graduation, she held positions as a Buyer with Davison's/Macy's in Atlanta, and later as an Account Manager for Godiva Chocolates. She then began her all-time favorite job as the proud mom to her three boys, and enthusiastically served as team mom through the years for their various sports teams at The Lovett School.
Jan was an active volunteer in several community and church organizations throughout her life. She was a Sustaining member of the Junior League of Atlanta; Life Member and Moderator of Presbyterian Women at Peachtree Presbyterian Church; and an active member of the Credence Sunday School class.
Jan is survived by her husband of 32 years, J. Lee Perrett, Sr, and her three sons: James Lee (Jay) Perrett, Jr., Austin, TX; Lauritz Fraser Perrett, Chengdu, China; and Winn Boyette Perrett, Atlanta; her mother, Etta Fraser Jacobsen, Atlanta; her sister, Jill Jacobsen Gilbert and husband Dan, Columbus, GA; brother in law, Joseph Albert Perrett and wife Kari, Atlanta; and nephews Daniell Ripley Gilbert, Columbus, and William Brittain Gilbert, Copperhill, TN.
Jan was kind hearted, fun loving, graceful, strong and courageous. Her positive outlook, bright and cheerful smile and kindness towards others will be greatly missed by all.
A service will be held on Wednesday, July 25th at 11:00am at Peachtree Presbyterian Church, with a reception to follow in The Williams Center of the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Presbyterian Women, Peachtree Presbyterian Church, or Campus Crusade for Christ.
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