Ellen (Lewis) Jacob

Elizabeth Ellen Jacob, age 82 was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 1, 1942, to Rob & Irena Lewis. She passed from this life on August 27, 2025, at her home in Indianapolis, Indiana surrounded by her loved ones.

June 12 of 1955, at the young age of 12 she was baptized into The General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn, by Bro. Ray Hamner. She was a Faithful servant spending many hours caring for God’s people, always there when there was a need.

She graduated from Beech Grove High School in 1960, where she was a cheerleader.

December 30,1960, Ellen married the love of her life Paul Kenneth Jacob. Out of this union 4 children were born: Paul Kenneth Jr, Robert Duane, Douglas Raymond, and Bruce Alan. They were blessed with 64 ½ wonderful years together.   

Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her boys, their families & the brethren. She always made holidays special, cooking everyone’s favorite meal (famous for her noodles) in great quantities. She enjoyed traveling, playing games with the grandkids, and singing with her family and brethren.  

Ellen is survived by her husband Kenny, sons KJ (Karon), Rob (Julie), Daughter in law Lori of Grand Junction, Colorado, and son Bruce, Brother Morte Lewis (Joyce), 19 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, friends, and brethren.

Ellen was preceded in death by her Parents, Son Doug, Sister Grace Nation, Granddaughter Baby Angel, Great Granddaughter Henley Lynn, and Great Grandson Ace Lawrence.

Funeral Service for Ellen Jacob will be 10:00 a.m. (EST), Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at The General Assembly and Church of the First Born, 8560 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. Calling will take place at the church from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood, Indiana.

Final Care and arrangements by Norman F. Chance Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 504 National Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227. Online condolences and words of comfort maybe offered to the family at www.chancefuneralhome.com

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