Dorothy May Jacoby, 95, of Du Quoin, passed away at 9:00 A.M., Thursday, May 2, 2024 at her home.
Dorothy was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church in Du Quoin and was Secretary for twenty-one years.  She also served as Elder, Deacon, Sunday School Secretary, CWF President, Bereavement Committee Chairman, and member of the women's quilting circle.  Dorothy had also been a pie baker for the Du Quoin High School.  She was a member of Marshall Browning Hospital Auxiliary and served as treasurer.  She was also a member of the Marshall Browning Hospital Tree of Life.  Dorothy was a former Elks Citizen of the Year.  She was a regular blood donor and Red Cross volunteer.  Dorothy served as President for the McElvain Cemetery Association for many years.
She was born May 18, 1928 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Edward H. and Maude B. (Renfro) Broyles.
She married Gene Jacoby on January 14, 1946 and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by eight children - Gary Jacoby (Eunice) of Du Quoin, Sandy Jones (Chuck Palmer) of Du Quoin, Jackie Richmond (Randy) of Pinckneyville, Linda Harris (Kenny) of Du Quoin, Janet Jones (Cecil) of Du Quoin, Donna Davison (Jackie) of Du Quoin, Jeff Jacoby (Cindy Laur) of Du Quoin, and Sharon Combes (Shannon) of Columbia, MO, numerous grandkids and great grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister - Edna Davison, four brothers - Paul Broyles, Earl Broyles, Bartley Broyles, and Victor Neal Broyles, and two sons-in-law - Don Jones and Don Millikin.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dorothy's caregivers - Katrina, Amy, Bethany, and granddaughter Rachel.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Amanda Groves and David Gross officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 P.M., Sunday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to First Christian Church or Marshall Browning Hospital Tree of Life and will be accepted at the funeral home.