Imogene Lewis Halcomb

Imogene Lewis Halcomb born August 26, 1933 in Gordon, KY passed away on March 30, 2024 in Williamsburg, KY.
She is preceded in death by her husband Wallace Halcomb, her parents, Henry and Mary Jane (Cornett) Lewis; sisters, Irene Lewis Cornett, Delois Lewis Birchfield; and brothers, Ray Lewis and Bill Lewis.
She is survived by her daughter, Karen Halcomb Fleming, son-in-law, John Fleming; and grandchildren, David Fleming and Jessica Fleming. She loved her grandchildren dearly and loved for them to visit.
Imogene was born and raised in Gordon, KY in Letcher County. She graduated from Berea College in 1957 with a B.S. Degree in Home Economics. She later received her M.S. Degree in Home Economics from the University of KY. She completed 30 hours beyond a Master’s Degree from Union College.
On August 30, 1957 Imogene married Wallace Halcomb following a seven year courtship.
They moved to Williamsburg, KY in August 1957 where she was employed by the Williamsburg City School to establish a new Home Economics Department. She taught at Williamsburg City Schools for 31 years. During that time, she planned and conducted 28 senior proms. After retirement in 1988 she was elected to the Williamsburg School Board for two terms including serving as board chairperson. She was selected as an Outstanding School Board Member in the state of Kentucky.
Imogene, a devout Christian, enjoyed cooking, reading, quilting and sewing. She loved fishing for bass with her husband. Some claimed she out fished him all the time. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Williamsburg KY and for many years was part of the quilting ministry making baby quilts and adult lap robes.
Burial will be in the Lewis Family Cemetery, Gordon, KY in Letcher County KY.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.