Janie Fay (Wicks) Jacobus, 69, of St. Petersburg, FL sadly passed away September 21st after a lengthy battle with Huntington’s disease. Janie was born in Sendai Japan to Vernon and Hanako Wicks on March 17th 1955. In 1973, after graduating Northwest High School in Clarksville TN, Janie enlisted into the United States Air Force and went on to serve eight years as an accountant and later a journalist and public affairs specialist.
Janie was a devoted mother, enjoyed scuba diving, and went on to receive her master’s degree in applied anthropology at The University of South Florida. She instilled her strong moral values to her family and was active in the First Baptist Church in Largo, FL. She loved listening to her son play the piano and especially the violin where he played in the Pinellas Youth Symphony.
Janie is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Tom, their son, John, her mother Hanako Wicks, sister Renda Bryant and nieces Lisa (Bryan) Sayle and Tammi Daigle.
Please join us celebrating her life Friday, September 27, 2024 from 4pm to 6pm
Due to the storm surge and limited access to Beach Memorial Chapel and St. Pete Beach, the Services for Janie have been moved to;
GARDEN SANCTUARY FUNERAL HOME
7950 131ST ST N
SEMINOLE, FL 33776
Please join the family there for services - Thank you
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