Ima Sue Palmer, 59, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at St. Dominic Hospital. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, July 12 at Lakewood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Jackson First, 6339 Hwy 18 W, Jackson, MS 39209, on Saturday at 10:00 AM with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Lakewood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Palmer was born on September 5, 1959 in Meridian, MS. She graduated from Clarksdale High School. She was employed at South Central Bell for 17 years as a phone operator before starting her career working with children. She dedicated her last 10 years to First Presbyterian Day School as their Preschool Director. She was a member of Southside Assembly of God before moving her membership to Jackson First. She was passionate about reaching the lives of children through her church and professional career. Mrs. Palmer enjoyed cooking for everyone, bargain shopping, and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Palmer is preceded in death by her parents, Roy James Jacobs and Bobbie Jean Shields Jacobs; and brothers, Walter and James Jacobs.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Richard G. Palmer; children, Lindsay Broome (Joseph), Heather Little (Cody), and Daniel Palmer; grandchildren, Carter Broome, Stella Broome, and Maylee Grace Little; and brother, Charles Jacobs (Maria).
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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jackson First for the Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge (BGMC), 6339 Hwy 18 W, Jackson, MS 39209.
