Gwen Frances Toombs
September 12, 1955 ~ January 29, 2021
Gwendolyn Frances Wilson Toombs, age 65, of Tennessee Colony, went to be with the Lord on Friday, the 29th day of January 2021. She was born in Anderson County, on the 12th day of September 1955, to parents Frank "Jack" Durwood Wilson and Maude Evelyn Brown Wilson.
Gwen's longest and most loved career was as an Optometry Technician at Family Eye Care Clinic in Atlanta, TX, where she worked over 15 years until she moved back home to Palestine, TX. Gwen was kind and beautiful, with her natural platinum hair earning her the nickname "Blondie" from an early age. Gwen loved decorating, fishing, shooting pool, and hosting people and gatherings. She knew how to tell a great story and command the spotlight. She had a knack for repairing most anything and was an incredible seamstress. Gwen loved to shop and could outlast anyone, spending hours at a time in stores. Gwen was a beloved friend, sister, aunt, wife, mom, and loved being a Granny to her two granddaughters. Her presence is greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents Frank "Jack" Wilson and Evelyn Brown Wilson; husbands, Jimmy McClure and Frank Claborn; sister, Charlsie Duncan; brothers, Bill Wilson, Jerry Wilson, and Dwight Wilson.
Gwen leaves behind daughters Lisa McClure of Palestine, Texas and Angela Hale, her husband Jesse and their children, Kayla and Carly, of Pearland, Texas; husband Tommy Toombs and stepchildren Trey and Amanda Toombs; sisters Janella Brittain and husband Richard, Linda Clark, Cindy Bernstein and husband David; brothers Phillip Wilson and Ronnie Wilson; ex-husband Bill Lawrence and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service to celebrate Gwen Toombs life is to be conducted at four o'clock in the afternoon, on Saturday, the 6th day of February 2021 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories in Elkhart, TX.
Friends are invited to visit with the family one hour prior to the commencement of service at Rhone Funeral Home.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Jesse Hale, Jimmy Sherman, Phillip McClure, Royce McClure, Landon Stasel and Trey Toombs.
Kindly note that for the protection of all who visit our funeral home current protocols and guidelines are in place where masks and social distancing are required.
Funeral services for Gwen Frances Wilson Toombs are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Such a sweet and beautiful lady whom I loved dearly!!!! She will be dearly missed!!!
Tommy, I’m so sorry to hear about Gwen. You are in my prayers.
Sharon
Unfortunately I hadn’t seen aunt Gwen for way too long. We used to have so much fun teasing each other, she could always make me laugh. God bless you all.ÂÂ
So sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. It was a pleasure working with her and having her as a friend. Our prayers to her family.  I will treasure the memories and good times we had on and off work! ÂÂ
Tracey and Bill Smith
Sweet Gwen….please say hi to everyone up there. I’ll see you on the other side one day. I can’t believe you’re gone.ÂÂ
I worked with Gwen at UTMB – she was a wonderful sweet friend with a great work ethic . I’m heartbroken to hear of her passing , I will miss her so much . I love you Gwen !!
I am so saddened to hear of Gwen’s passing. She was the 2nd person I hired at Family Eye Care Clinic in Atlanta Texas. She worked for us for 15 years and was not only a great staff member, but a great friend as well. We have now grown into one of the largest regional Eye Care facilities in northeast Texas with 3 doctors and 21 staff members, serving northwest Louisiana, southwest Arkansas, and Northeast Texas. Even though she left our area over 20 years ago to move back home, she still has an impact on our practice and will always be considered family. We loved her and we will miss her.
Dr Randy Cox