She was born November 2, 1933 in Wesleyville, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Marie Mensing Leahey. She graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1951. Four years later, she received a B.S. degree in education from Villa Maria College. Janet was a longtime member of St. Jude Catholic Church where she served as a Girl Scout leader and was active in the school and church activities.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Bernard Frederick Coombes; a son, Thomas Coombes; daughter-in-law, Nancy Coombes;
She is survived by her children, Kevin Coombes, Mary Pat (Garrick) Hall and Daniel (Renee Martin) Coombes, Lt. Col., USMC (Ret.); grandchildren, Ryan Coombes, Drew Lewis, Austin (Lane) Coombes, Luke (Jamie) Lewis, Harrison Coombes and Gabe Hall; brother, Ray Leahey, Col., Army (Ret.); many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 pm on Thursday, February 8, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home and from 4 to 5 pm on Friday, February 9, at St. Jude Catholic Church, 930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415.
A Mass of Celebration will follow at 5:00 pm on Friday, February 9, at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Charlie Burton presiding.
Burial will be at 1 pm on Saturday, February 10, at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
A special thank you to Susan Gooden at Gooden’s Compassionate Care, and her staff, Janet, Deb, Vee, and Skylar, and Hospice of Chattanooga for all their care.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church, Hospice of Chattanooga or your favorite charity.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
