Patti Rufner Jacobs Honored by Lily of the Cahaba DAR Chapter

On March 14, members of the Lily of the Cahaba Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution marked Women’s History Month (March) and commemorated the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. 

Following their monthly chapter meeting, several members of the Hoover-based DAR Chapter gathered at Elmwood Cemetery to celebrate the life and honor the resting place of Pattie Ruffner Jacobs. Mrs. Jacobs (1875 - 1935) was a leader at the state and national level in the struggle for women's right to vote.

A wreath and American flags were placed at her grave, which was covered by the 19th Amendment flag. Chapter 1st Vice Regent Pat Talty led a ceremony which included a profile of Mrs. Jacobs’ life, her suffrage movement leadership and her concern for problematic issues of the day such as child labor, convict leasing and  public education. Chaplain Joyce Quinn offered a prayer during the ceremony. 

The Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism. For more information about DAR or the Lily of the Cahaba Chapter, email LilyoftheCahaba@gmail.com or visit www.dar.org. 

Submitted by Kaye W. Sutley.