Obituary: Arlene Kaye Jacobson
Arlene Kaye Jacobson, long-time Atlanta resident, small business owner and yarn artisan, died of a brief illness on Jan. 14, 2024. She was 78 years old.
Arlene Kaye Jacobson, long-time Atlanta resident, small business owner and yarn artisan, died of a brief illness on Jan. 14, 2024. She was 78 years old.
Arlene was born on Feb. 22, 1945, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Esther and Mortie Kaye, both blessed memories. She later moved to Savannah, Ga., where she graduated from H.V. Jenkins High School. Arlene moved to Atlanta shortly thereafter where she met her husband of 50 years, Milton Jacobson, also of blessed memory.
In 1974, she opened her business, Needle Nook Atlanta, and built a following of knitters who have been customers for the 50 years its doors have been open.
Her love of the beach led her to Hilton Head Island every summer, where family gatherings became more prominent as the years went on.
She and her husband were avid shag dancers and members of ShagAtlana. Her personal and professional endeavors resulted in friendships that lasted a lifetime.
Survivors include her daughters, Lori (Joel) London and DeAnne (Ken) Jacobson, both of Atlanta; grandchildren, Sarah Kaye London and Max London; sister, Phyllis Kaye (Stanley) Magrill, sister-in-law, Loretta Jacobson; and brother, Barry (Cindy) Kaye.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Toco Hills Community Alliance, https://tocohillsalliance.org/donate/. A memorial service was held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Dressler’s Chapel in Chamblee, Ga. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, 770-451-4999. Sign the online guestbook at dresslerjewishfunerals.com.
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