Frances B. Tooley, 77 years died peacefully on March 14, 2023, at her home in Owensboro. She was born in Whitesville, Kentucky, June 25, 1945, to the late Paul JD Logsdon and Regina Underwood Logsdon. She graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1963.
Bern was a lifelong member of the Catholic faith and member of St. Stephen Cathedral.
Bern proudly served her community at Mercy Hospital from August 16, 1971, and retired July 27, 2007. In 1995, the 2 hospital organizations both merged where she retired in 2007.
Bern enjoyed sewing, decorating the event tables at St. Stephen, spending time with her family, grandchildren, traveling, and going to the casinos.
Bernice is preceded in death of her spouse, David B. Tooley, of 25 years, her parents, Paul JD Logsdon and Regina Underwood Logsdon, and her brother, Billy J. Logsdon.
She is survived by her children, Deidra Ann Mills and her husband Phillip Mills of Whitesville, and John Damion Monarch and his wife Vikki Monarch of Bowling Green and her siblings, Mary Elizabeth Hill of Whitesville, Sharon Carmon of Philpot, Don and Linda Logsdon of Philpot, Loretta and Ben Hendrix of Owensboro, Kathy and Lynn Ebelhar of Owensboro.
Bern had 7 grandchildren, Ashley Monarch of Owensboro, Chrissy Monarch of Moseleyville, Danielle Mills of Knottsville, Amber Pedigo of Bowling Green, Blake Monarch of Franklin, Luke Monarch of Bowling Green, and Colby Monarch of Bowling Green. She has five great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, with Prayers being said at 6:30 pm at the funeral home and again on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at St. Stephen Cathedral. Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Tooley. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Frances B. Tooley and sign her virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.