1924
2013
Sheets, Harolbelle (Betty) Tomey Sheets was born February 18,1924 in Troy, WV. She married Dr. Wendell R. Sheets in 1944 and they had two children E. Wavalene Begin and Wendell A. Sheets. She was also the proud grandmother of Jennifer Lounsberry, Angela Smith and Corey Sheets. Grace Lounsberry and Nathaniel Sheets gave her much pleasure as a great-grandmother. Along with her love of family, Betty loved teaching. After receiving her AS degree from Glenville State College in Glenville, WV and her BS degree from the University of Maryland at College Park she began her 43 year teaching career in a one-room school house teaching grades 1-8. She moved on to teach primary grades in Maryland for several years before moving to Clearwater, FL. She served as grade chairman, hospitality chairman, safety patrol advisor, acting Vice-Principal, spearheaded team teaching and did demonstration lessons. She was a member of National Education Association, Maryland State Teacher Association, Florida Teacher Association, and retired Teacher Association. Her biggest honor in her education career was having a former student select her as one of the best teachers she ever had. Mrs. Sheets is listed in Who's Who Among America's Teachers. Mrs. Sheets attended United Methodist Church in Maryland where she was a Sunday School Teacher and attended Skycrest United Methodist Church after moving to Clearwater. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 pm – 7 pm at Moss Feaster Funeral Home, 693 S. Belcher Rd., Clearwater. Funeral service at 10 am Friday with visitation at 9 am at Skycrest United Methodist Church, 2405 Drew St., Clearwater. Interment will follow at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park. For additional information or to express condolences, please visit www.mossfeasterclearwater.com
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May 16, 2013
Cathy Keay
Betty inspired her family, students, and associates to set high goals for themselves and to persevere in achieving those goals. I was fortunate to have Betty as a colleague and friend.
May 4, 2013
Diane Langston
So sorry for your loss. I had Mrs. Sheets for my 5th grade teacher in 1973 at Plumb. She always stood out as one of my better teachers even though I was only 10. She didn't put up with any nonsense from the kids but she was very fair. She expected a lot of her students so you respected her. I always remember driving by her house in morningside on my way to the pool. I think of her often, she always pushed you to do your best and expect more of yourself....Diane Gross- Langston
April 25, 2013
Nina Krach
Mrs. Sheets was my third grade teacher at Plumb in 1978. She is the reason I learned my multiplication facts. I still refer to her now that I am an elementary teacher. I always tell my students about Mrs. Sheets and I appreciate what a great person and teacher she was. To be spoken of constantly 35 years after teaching someone says it all. So sorry for your loss. She made quite a mark.
April 24, 2013
Joyce Brown
Aunt Betty, you are missed so much.. so Sorry Wavy and wavelene for the loss of your mom.. I loved her too very much.Joyce Tomey Brown
April 24, 2013
Joyce Brown
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
April 24, 2013
Dear Wavy,
Over 40 years of teaching!!! I know she was a gem. I send my sincerest sympathy. Mothers can never be replaced. See you at dinner
Connie Allen
April 24, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 24, 2013
Tim Desmarais
Mrs. Sheets was my 3rd grade teacher at Plumb. I still remember her teaching me my times tables. She was one of my favorite teachers. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family.
April 23, 2013
Mary Sue Roberts-Cross
Mrs. Sheets was my 4th grade teacher in 1968, I remember her always being up, excited and that smile of hers. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
April 23, 2013
Gary and Paula Tomey
Sending our deepest sympathy to your extended family.
April 23, 2013
Peter and I send our condolences to Betty's family. I have many happy memories of teaching with her at Plumb. She was an amazing teacher and friend and will be missed by many. Her family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Lynn Johansson
April 23, 2013
Amy
Mrs. Sheets was my fourth grade teacher at Plumb 33 years ago. I still remember her loving way. She was an amazing woman that always made me excited to go to school.
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