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Helen Rechtin Combs

Louisville, Kentucky

Age 95

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Combs, Helen Rechtin,95, died peacefully on March 28, 2015, the consequence of congenital heart failure. With her death, a true force of nature passed from this world to the next. She was born Helen Clark Simons on December 3, 1919 to Welburn and Bernice Simons in a small farmhouse near the...

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I was stationed in 1956-58 in Ft Knox. I rented and shared a two room basement apartment on weekends with other GIs in the lst peace draftt ar army. They lived on the entrance floor. I knew Norbert and Hele. Weli lived on a no exit road across from the Baptist Seminary on Lexington Rd. Knowing them was a highlight if my 87 y/o life. Helen recently came to mind and her accomplishments after Nortbert died commuting to Frankfort from Lexington Rd was very sad. I'm trying to recall the...

Clark ,
I am a friend from our college days .. My heart hurts for you at the loss of your son & your mom within weeks .
I will keep you & your family in my prayers .

Clark ,
I am a friend from our college days .. My heart hurts for you at the loss of your son & your mom within weeks .
I will keep you & your family in my prayers .

Clark I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was an amazing woman. I can remember all the beautiful houses she remodeled. Absolutely impeccable taste. My prayers with you and the family.

A woman that all woman should look up to and aspire to be! Sassy, spunky, always beautiful and and full of life... Tons of love and hugs from Miami to Sue B, Matt, Lelia, and Clark! May she rest in peace and may we follow in the footsteps she left behind.

You will always have my love!

Both Grannys (Abbott and Rechtin)

Clark, David, Lelia, Brandon, Sue and Matt,
Sorry for your loss. Helen looked like a movie star in her younger years, and still looked great in her 90's. She did leave a legacy in Louisville with all the beautiful homes she touched, and all the people she inspired. She will be missed.

Dear Sue B and Matt.
I'm sending powerful daimoku for Mrs. Combs' peaceful repose and good circumstances. NMRK!
Diane.

Sue B and Matt, chatting for you and your families comfort and peace at this difficult time.