1926

Betty Hanka was born on 22 Aug 1926 in Meadville, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA a child of Edgar Hanka and Lucile Cotton Hanka.

1940

Betty Hanka was counted in the census on 19 Apr 1940 in Meadville, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA, as a 13-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Edgar H Hanka; her mother, Lucille Hanka; and her brother, Robert Hanka.

1950

When she was 23, she married William Alderman “Bill” Coombs, son of Marvin Hinchman Coombs and Letitia Fogg Hires, in Aug 1950.

1965

On March 2, 1965, Betty Hauka was mentioned as the living mother in the obituary of Helen Louise Coombs. 

2020

ON February 11, 2020, Betty Hanka was mentioned as the living spouse in the obituary of William Alderman “Bill” Coombs.

2023

She died on 26 Nov 2023.

Betty Coombs Obituary

Memorial services for Betty Hanka Coombs, 97, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 502 E. DeKalb Street, Camden, SC 29020.  Reverend John Hallman will officiate.  A reception will follow in John Knox Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 502 DeKalb Street, Camden, SC 29020 or the Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County, PO Box 217, Camden, SC 29021.

Betty Hanka Coombs passed away peacefully on November 26 at the age of 97.  Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Lucile Hanka. Betty received her degree from Millersville University and taught physical education for several years before marrying William (Bill) Coombs in 1950.

In 1965 Betty and Bill came to Camden with the DuPont Company and became very involved in community service. They were both active members of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Betty was the first woman of the church to be elected to the office of elder.  She was the president of the Presbyterian Women’s organization and received the Life Time Service Award. She and Bill were both elected to the honorary position of Elder Emeritus, and they both taught Sunday School classes for over 42 years.

Betty’s contributions to the community went well beyond Bethesda. She was a volunteer with the Hospice organization for many years as well as the Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw County, A New Day on Mill, and Food of the Soul.

Betty was an avid golfer and tennis player, starting both sports at an early age.  She and Bill were longtime members of the Camden Country Club, spending many enjoyable hours with friends on the golf course or tennis court. Her love of tennis kept her on the courts until age 90.  Betty is remembered for her devotion to the game and her genuine friendship and caring spirit as well as a mentor and teacher.

Betty is survived by her daughters, Jane Davis (Kevin) of Annapolis, Maryland, and Anne Mulligan, of Roswell, Georgia; grandchildren Cara Kessler (Mike) and Corry Mulligan (Mary Leslie); great-grandson, Liam Kessler; brother, Gary Hanka (Sandee) and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Yerkes.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Helen L. Coombs, and brother, Robert Hanka.

Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.