Helen F. Combs

Helen F. Combs, 84, of Middletown, died Sunday, May 15, 2005, at Willow Knoll Retirement Community. She was born in McRoberts, Kentucky on April 30, 1921 to parents Clarence Stamper and Lurlie Cash.

Mrs. Combs devoted her life to her family, her church, and her Lord Jesus Christ. Helen enjoyed gardening, quilting and was a great cook.

Helen is survived by three daughters, Phyllis (Amor) Steffen of Lake Forest, CA, Sondra (John) Esselman of Middletown, and Terry (Oscar) Avina of Middletown; seven grandchildren, Christian (Amy) Steffen, John Allen (Jenny) Esselman, Aaron Esselman, Jason (Emma) Esselman, Travis Esselman, Christy (Mike) Forsyth, and Kelly Shepherd; 13 great grandchildren; brother, Oatley Parks of Middletown; and sister Gean Parks of Oceanside, CA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, General Sercy Combs in 1995; a daughter, Brenda Faye Combs; grandson, Chuck Ricketts; and sisters, Jewel Paisley and Sarah Lou Parks.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 11:00 AM at Healing Word Assembly of God, 5303 Dixie Hwy., with Pastor Don Shepherd officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 17, 2005 from 5-7 PM at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd. (at Bonita Dr.) Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor´s choice.

Funeral Home:
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding
3805 Roosevelt Blvd.
Middletown, OH
US 45044