Annette G. Jacobs

Annette G. (Cressman) Jacobs, 82, of Harleysville, formerly of Telford, Pa, passed away unexpectedly. She left her earthly body to be with the Lord, Saturday morning, October 3, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital - Grand View Campus in Sellersville, Pa.

Born January 27, 1944, in Sellersville, Pa, she was a daughter of the late Wilmer M. and Anne (Godshalk) Cressman. She was a 1961 graduate of North Penn High School, where she participated in both Bowling Club and Golf Club. Annette also earned her Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies from Lansdale School of Business where she graduated with Honors in 1996.

Ms. Jacobs was a long-time employee at Freelance Inc, Lansdale, Pa. where she served as credit manager. She also worked at Pillsbury Co, Upper Hanover as a secretary. Annette then worked as an executive secretary for Partnership TMA of Montgomery County, PA, until her retirement in 2021.

Annette was an active member of Tabor United Methodist Church where she participated in the choir, attended many Bible studies, and regularly attended Wednesday Night prayer meeting. Throughout her life, Annette continued to enjoy bowling and was a member of the church bowling league. She also was in charge of scheduling greeters and ushers. Annette was a prayer warrior. She was dedicated to praying for her family, and for many people at church.

Annette loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved spending time with them and in her younger years was always available to babysit. One of her greatest joys was planning trips to Disney World, where she would take her grandchildren, a few at a time. Annette was affectionately called Gma by her many grand and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are her daughter, Stacey Knechel and her husband, Darryl, of Harleysville, Pa; 16 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Wellington Cressman of Green Lane, Pa; and a sister, Alice Strawser, of Sellersville, Pa.

She was preceded in death by her son, Evan “Kent” Sheffer; and seven siblings, James L, Cressman, Valeria G. Freed, Alma M. Kriebel, Patricia Cressman, Lorraine C. Shisler, Loretta G. Shirmer, and Harry Cressman.

The family will receive friends for her viewing from 10-11:15 am on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Tabor United Methodist Church, 2209 Hendricks Station Road, Harleysville, Pa. The funeral service will then begin at 11:30 am. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Arrangements are by Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home, Inc. of Franconia, PA.