Mrs. Catherine Jacobs, affectionately known as Mrs. Cat or The Dudley Lady, departed this earthly life on August 20, 2025, peacefully at home. She was born on September 13, 1944, in Bennettsville, SC, a daughter of the late George and Mary Lee Bridges. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Jacobs; two sons, James Jacobs, Jr., and Randy Jacobs; seven brothers, Willie Bridges, Charlie Bridges, Andrew Bridges, Alonzo Bridges, Leroy Bridges, Alexander Bridges, and Robert Bridges; three sisters, Mary G. Bridges, Annie Ruth Zimmerman, and Betty Dixon.

Mrs. Jacobs attended the South Carolina public schools. After moving to North Carolina, she worked several different jobs, with her most important job of taking care of her family, and the family that she helped as they relocated to High Point, NC and started their own journey. For over 50 years, Mrs. Jacobs was a door-to-door salesperson of Dudley Products, meeting and learning new people from High Point, NC to Hawaii. She never met a stranger. She was a gentle soul, but you never wanted to cross her path when it came down to God or her husband.

Mrs. Jacobs was a member of Parkside Community Church of God of Prophecy until her health began to decline. Her love for reading The Daily Bread led her to find wisdom and strength, which she eagerly shared with others through uplifting words and encouragement. Always welcoming, she never met a stranger and approached everyone with warmth and kindness.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her one and only James Jacobs, Sr. of the home; one daughter, Kathy Wright; grandchildren, Vonte Hedgebeth, Monica Jacobs, Kiara Jacobs, Chyna Jacobs; three great-grandchildren, K’aiden Jacobs, Erik Hedgepeth, and Arianna Padgett; a special godson, Christian Parker; four sisters-in-law, Julia Bridges, Asalee Bridges of High Point, NC, Alice May Bridges and Katie May Ridges (Bill) of Bennettsville, SC; a brother-in-law, Marvin Jacobs of High Point, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral service will be held Monday, August 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. Interment will follow at Carolina Biblical Gardens. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.