Betty Toombs

1928 - 2012

Betty Toombs obituary, 1928-2012, Bloomington, IN

Betty Toombs

1928 - 2012

Betty Toombs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 27, 2012.
Betty Toombs, age 83, of Bloomington, died Monday morning at the Richland-Bean Blossom Health Care Center in Ellettsville. Born November 12, 1928 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Leo and Mabel (Faucett) Freeman. She retired from Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis as the Dean of Girls. She received her Bachelor degree from Ball State University and her Master degree in Education from Indiana University. She was a gifted paint artist and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bloomington.
She is survived by her two sons; Terry Toombs, of Indianapolis and Steven Toombs, of Bloomington; two sisters, of Phyllis Burch, of Bloomington, and Marilyn Runge, of Columbus, Indiana; two brothers, Garry Freeman, of Bloomington and Roger Freeman, of Bloomington; three grandchildren, Justin, Christopher and Vanessa and one great-grandson, Nicholas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Lloyd Toombs.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. at Day Funeral Home in Bloomington. Burial will follow in the Liberty Cemetery in Hanover, Indiana at 3:00 P.M.
Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.

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March 20, 2022

Tiffany Bowers Laarabi posted to the memorial.

April 29, 2012

Barbara Souchon (Tobias) posted to the memorial.

April 11, 2012

Denise Montgomery-Vertrees posted to the memorial.

Tiffany Bowers Laarabi

March 20, 2022

So sorry for your loss...Mrs. Tombs was the Dean of girls when I attended PMHS 87-89. She was on my mind this morning and I just wondered what became of her...so I googled her name. She really helped me out when I was there. I know she only sleeps now...hope to see you on the other side with the Lord! Respectfully

Barbara Souchon (Tobias)

April 29, 2012

Mrs. Toombs was a wonderful woman. I remember her always taking the time out to talk to me when I needed someone to listen. I also worked for her during one of my free periods. My prayers are with your family.

Denise Montgomery-Vertrees

April 11, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Betty's Passing. She was a lovely person. Terry & Steve, my heart goes out to you. Heaven has another angel.

April 11, 2012

Betty was a kind and loving woman, our deepest sympathy to her entire family. Our prayers are with you all. Sylvia Weber

Mark Fasel

April 5, 2012

Betty was a wonderful person and cared much for the children she helped to mold into young adults. She always made time to talk with anyone. She will be missed.

Robyn Beechler

April 5, 2012

I am very sorry to hear of her passing. She and my mother became very close during my high school years. How ironic that she passed on my mother's 88th birthday and my mother passed the very next day. I'm sure the 2 of them are catching up on old times. Mrs. Toombs was one person who believed in me, when I didn't even believe in myself. I have always remembered how she tried to help me through my troubling years. Rest in Peace Mrs. Toombs.

April 3, 2012

Terry and family
so sorry to hear about the loss of yourmother - please extend my sympathy to your family - and know my heart goes out to you all
Sue Densford

Rose Austin

April 1, 2012

Ms. Toombs was a awesome Dean. All thou I was not the best student. Well She was very patient with Me and I did graduate. Thank You Ms. Toombs R.I.P. Always remembered never forgotten. Memories forever.

Suzie Thrasher

March 31, 2012

My sincere sympathies to my Freeman cousins, and Terry and Steve. Betty will surely be missed by all the family. I'm sorry that I can't be there with you in this time of sorrow.

March 30, 2012

I WORKED WITH BETTY FOR 20 YEARS AS THE SECURITY OFFICER AT PERRY MERIDIAN. SHE WAS A FINE PERSON AS A ADM. PERSON AND AS A FRIEND. SORRY FOR THE LOSS.
GLENN THOMPSON ( INDIANAPOLIS, IN. )

Paula Differding

March 30, 2012

In 1970 at Southport High School, Mrs. Toombs believed in me when I felt other teachers didn't. She encouraged me and in 1972, selected me for the "Crisco" award—that set me on a college-bound course that changed my life! God Bless you Mrs. Toombs, you will stay in my heart forever.

Kara Cromer

March 30, 2012

Mrs. Toombs always treated me with respect.She was a very nice lady. I am sorry for your loss.

Kara Pickering-Cromer
Class of 92
PMHS

Corey Pfahler-Friedman

March 29, 2012

As a 97 PMHS grad, I spent many hours in Mrs. Toombs office, usually for dress code violations :-). She would always kind of roll her eyes and have me call my mom to bring other clothes. When I had other issues, she was extremely kind and understanding. Sometimes she was hard on me, but I think that she was always fair. My thoughts and prayers to her family. She was a wonderful lady.

Reba Wooden

March 29, 2012

I considered Betty Toombs as one of my best friends and worked with her at PMHS for many years. I remember going out to eat with Betty and others every Friday night for several years. She was truly dedicated to the students there and touched many lives.

March 29, 2012

Mrs. Tombs-I remember all my encounters with her during high school were always with her being very kind and considerate. I always liked her. I am sorry for your families loss. Renea (Shannon) Schiefelbein. PMHS class of 83'

Shari King

March 29, 2012

Betty was a true inspiration to me, I worked in her office and she helped me deal greatly with the loss of my father when I was only 15! Without her help and guidance there is no telling what would have become of my life. She was and is a true spirit and I thank her for everything she did for me and all us of us kids! I wish that every counselor had her compassion! We loved and will miss you Betty!

Jeanette (Higgins) Parker

March 29, 2012

May Mrs. Toombs rest in peace. She was a wonderful lady, and deserved much respect for the duties she performed while at Perry Meridian High School. I was happy to have had her as a part of my memories of high school.

Kim Mikels

March 29, 2012

I'm sorry to hear about mrs. Toombs passing.
She was my high school dean and she greatly touched my life and had a huge part if molding me into the person I am today. I'll never forget her. May she rest in peace and may her family find peace in their loss.

Blessing to Mrs Toombs family and friends.

Christy Tackett

March 29, 2012

I was a student at PMHS and I probably caused her to have more than a little grief over my behavior but she was always kind and fair to me. I pray for peace for her family and friends. I do wish I could come to pay respect to the lady she was but I now Iive in Savannah, Ga. God Bless the family.

Angie Denny - Johnson

March 29, 2012

Rest in peace Mrs. Toombs. You provided a great service in all your years dealing with us high school students. I pray for comfort for your family and friends.

Kristen Dietel-Schwark

March 29, 2012

I fondly remember Mrs. Toombs from my high school days at PMHS. I was amazed to see how long her career spanned. She truly was a dedicated steward of her profession.

God's blessings and comfort to her family and friends.

Kristen Diete-Schwark
PMHS Studen

beth floyd

March 29, 2012

So sorry to hear of mrs.toombs passing.I didnt know it then,but realized years later what a great woman she was. rip till we meet again. beth brill pmhs 79 grad.

Janet Walk Bell

March 29, 2012

As an assistant to Mrs. Toombs during my high school years, I will remember her fondly. My sorrow is eased knowing that I will see her again.

March 29, 2012

Beautiful Betty—beautiful life.
Wanda Strange

Pamela Thompson

March 29, 2012

Mrs. Toombs will always be remembered. So sorry to hear about her passing.

Pamela Thompson, Perry Meridian Student

March 29, 2012

Betty Toombs was an inspiration to all you attended PMHS, teachers and students alike. I will always treasure the persimmon pudding recipe that she shared with me. May you be comforted by the many prayers that are being said in her memory.
Anne Sanders (retired PMHS teacher)

John Schmitz

March 29, 2012

Anyone who had to put up with me in HS deserves to be moved to the front of the line to enter heaven...30 years of HS students is a noble accomplishment!

JUANITA MCDONALD

March 29, 2012

I am sorry to hear of the Homegoing of such a beautiful person inside and out.
She is already missed by some of us here at Perry Meridian High School. I for one will never forget her. Thank you for sharing her with us. I will keep you in my prayers.

Juanita Mcdonald
Attendance Clerk PMHS

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