Jeannette Ruth Toms, age 77, of Owenton, passed away at her home on August 3, 2016. Born March 29, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Cooper and Florence (nee Nutley) Hassler Combs. Jeannette was a retired Post Ofiice Clerk and preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte Laukert. Surviving are her husband, Howard A. Toms, Sr.; her children, Michelle (Ted) Carnahan, Roxanne (Lenny) Hydera, Joseph (Jennifer) Nelson, Margaret (Craig) Larson and Bud(Ann Marie) Toms; her sister, Helen Calhoun; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. McDonald & New Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangement. Private family services were held.