Sylvia Jane Graves-Jacobsen Obituary
The memory of Sylvia Jane Graves-Jacobsen of Wabash, Indiana, who passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Carver and Burie Carver (Meyer); her former husband Edward Gerald Graves, Jr.; and her spouse Benhart T. Jacobsen. She is survived by: her children, Timothy Graves (Christina) of Wabash, Tony Graves of Plymouth, Indiana, Tena McMullen (Alan) of Fort Wayne, Tammy Kirby of Quincy, Trudy Boone (Daniel) of Wabash and Carrie Graves of Phoenix, Arizona; and her sisters, Norma McVicker of Wabash, Indiana, Ruby Gaston of Wabash, Indiana and Hilda Speicher of Wabash, Indiana. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 6 great great-grandchildren.
Preferred memorials may be made to the Wabash Church of Christ, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash, Indiana 46992.
