Anna Estelle Jacobs Womack, 90

Published 3:45 pm Thursday, November 13, 2014

NOVEMBER 13 — Anna Estelle Jacobs Womack, 90, of Farmville, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dennis and Judy Thorne. She was born July 4, 1924 in Pittsylvania County, the daughter of the late Leo D. and Annie Tuck Jacobs.

She was well known as a waitress at Cedar Brook Restaurant and in later years, with her husband, Jack, purchased and ran The Steer Restaurant.

Mrs. Womack is survived by her daughter, Judy (Dennis) Thorne of Farmville; son, Jimmy Womack of Hurt; grandchildren, Jamie Womack of Houma, LA and Justin Womack of Barrackville, WV; daughter-in-law, Deana Bennett of Farmville; sister, Joan (Howard) Simpson of Farmville; brother, Guy (Shirley) Jacobs of Carrollton; and two special caregivers, Crystal Johnson and Shaquinta Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Womack, son, Jacky Womack, daughter, Diane Bailey and brothers, Harold, James, Leo Jr. and Jack Jacobs.

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A funeral service was held Saturday, November 1 at Shorter Funeral Home. Burial followed at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.

Donations may be made to Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Shorter Funeral Home, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements. www.shorterfuneralhome.com