<p>ILION- Beverly A. Jacobs, 78 of Brook Street, passed away in her sleep at the Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 after a long illness. Beverly was born in Troy, NY in 1933 and was a long time resident in the Mohawk Valley during her adult years. Beverly was employed by multiple generations of families as a housekeeper and babysitter and was best known for her love of those children. Beverly enjoyed singing, choir, travel, boating, swimming, card games, knitting, beading, and sewing. She was a member of the Valley Health Center's Bell Ringing Choir and attended New Life Church and Ministry Center in Herkimer, NY She is survived by her son Joe Talcott, Herkimer, NY; her sister Lois Jacobs of Poughkeepsie, NY and the many families, individuals and friends that were fortunate enough to have her part of their lives. Calling hours and a memorial service will be at the Applegate- Day &amp; Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd. Ilion, NY, from 3-6 pm April 30, 2011. A religious service will be held at 4:30pm on Saturday, April 30, 2011 with Deacon Mike Sweet officiating. Flowers and/or donations to the Herkimer Area Resource Center, Valley Health Services or the YMCA's Child Advocacy Center of Herkimer County in Beverly's name would be greatly appreciated. </p>