Ruth Darlene Whitacre
December 3, 1940 - March 16, 2022
Ruth Darlene Whitacre, 81, of Antioch, TN, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away March 16, 2022 at The Waterford, Smyrna, TN. Darlene was born December 30, 1940 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Robert and Ruth Eileen (Trimmer) Jacobs. She married Jess “Woody” Wayne Whitacre on May 12, 1973, in Decatur, IL. Darlene was a teaching assistant, serving with the public schools for many years. She enjoyed winetasting, crafting, birdwatching, playing Bingo and spending time with her beloved friends. She was known to be quite the Diva, that loved her jewelry. Surviving are her daughter, Jessica “Jesi” Price (Derrick) of Rockvale, TN; brother, Robert “Bob” Jacobs of Tomball, TX; sister, Patricia “Patti” Chait of Georgetown, TX; grandchildren, Sawyer and Maverick and nieces, Kristin, Michelle, and Amy. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Jess “Woody” and her parents. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM March 22, 2022 at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N Monroe, Decatur, IL, 62526. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials: Alzheimer's Foundation. Condolences may be left to Darlene’s family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
Ruth Darlene Whitacre, 81, of Antioch, TN, formerly of Decatur, IL, passed away March 16, 2022 at The Waterford, Smyrna, TN. Darlene was born December 30, 1940 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Robert and Ruth Eileen (Trimmer) Jacobs. She married... View Obituary & Service Information