Paula Kay Toombs
1951 - 2022
Paula Kay Toombs
1951 - 2022
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BORN
1951
DIED
2022
Paula Toombs Obituary
Paula Kay Toombs, 71, of Zephyrhills passed away 09/19/2022 at Advent Health Zephyrhills. She was born 02/11/1951 in South Bend, IN to Edwin and Elsie Schaeffer. In 1969 she graduated from LaVille High School. She graduated from nursing school in 1972 as a Registered Nurse and was employed by Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. She later was employed by Chapel Home Health Care. In 1991 she received a Bachelor’s degree. She enjoyed gardening especially flowers. She loved cats and dogs especially Slick and Denni. She also enjoyed Antique shopping. Paula had a passion for her nursing career and cared more for others then herself. Above all she loved her family and friends. All treasured her heart of gold.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Elsie Schaeffer; husband, Dennis Toombs; brother, Michael Schaeffer; sister, Vicky Schaeffer Vance; Survived by 3 children, Stacie Renee Toombs (Brian Greathouse) Jacob William Schaeffer Toombs, Matthew Edwin Toombs; sister Julie Schaeffer (James Clark), Significant other of 18 years, Edward Mari and life long friend, Linda Sorentino.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Paula to Gulfside Hospice. Attn Carla Armstrong, 2061 Collier Parkway Land O Lakes, FL 34639.
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Randy McGriff
September 30, 2022
Sending my condolences. I also was a student at LaVille, Class of 1968. I remember Paula as a very sweet lady.
Susan Edwards
September 29, 2022
When Paula and were at Memorial School of Nursing, were were great friends. Sorry to have lost track of each other over the years. I so enjoyed her friendship,
helen demers
September 28, 2022
stacie, so sorry to hear of your sweet moms passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. she was so nice while helping my sister with her re-hab, always a smile and showed so much concern, again sorry for your loss- love helen
Jessica Faulkner
September 27, 2022
Paula was the dearest of people, she was selfless and kind. Her love was needed by me as a young girl and she shaped me into who I am today. Thank you for your love Paula. All my love to her children, her family, friends, and her partner.
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Linda Bail
September 26, 2022
Matt and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know she was loved so much. My prayers are with you all.
Cindy Burkart
September 26, 2022
Way back when your mom started nurses’ training at Memorial hospital, I was her ”big sis” . A big sis was a nursing student one year older who knew everything we thought, so we could be a great “guidance” to a young “newbie”. What it really did was bring two students together who could laugh & cry together as we tried to make it through nurse’s training.
Paula & I lost touch after she left Memorial but a few years ago reconnected here on Facebook. We shared family updates & life stories. I’m only sorry that we never got that chance to do all of this in person. I know she loved her career in nursing & her family.
I’m sorry for your loss & will keep you in my prayers. Keep your memories fresh by talking about them with family & friends. Paula will always be there with you, just over your shoulder.
Cindy McNear Burkart
South Bend, iN
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