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Wilma Jeanette Combs

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COMBS Wilma Jeanette Combs, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Monday, April 20, 2009. She was born in Olustee, Florida on March 22, 1922 to the late Laury and Lettie Beasley. She was married to the late Colonel W. Combs, Sr. for 45 years until his death in April 1986. She was retired from Northeast Florida State Hospital as a Charge Aide after 23 years of dedicated service. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Macclenny, FL. She enjoyed fishing, traveling to the mountains but most of all she loved spending time with her family. We will miss her warm loving heart and strong spirit along with her Red Velvet Cake and Beef Stew. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Dewey, Elzie and Cecil Beasley and her sister-in- law: Beatrice Beasley. She leaves behind a legacy of love including her children: Barbara (Johnnie) Croft, Lynda Combs, Patricia (Lester) Davis, Sandra (Jim) Nickles, Nancy (Steve) Kennedy, Karen (Rodney) Little and Colonel (Gayle) Combs, Jr.; her sisters: Betty J. (Pete) Peters, Lois Pringle: her brother: Elic Beasley; her grandchildren: Sherrie Davis, Eddie Croft, John Croft, Bobbi Croft, James Croft, Melissa Ring, Stacy Hauge, Jason Davis, Jeff Davis, DeeDee Lawhon, Jimmy Nickles, Mike Nickles, Jenny Chambers, Eric Kennedy, Angie Little, Sarah Barry, Jessica Combs, Alicia Combs, Wesley Combs, David Godwin and Tonya Godwin; 30 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by many other caring family members and friends. The family will receive friends and family on Thursday, April 23, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Macclenny, FL. Funeral services and a Celebration of her life will be held on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 11:00 am with Pastors Dan Powers and A.J. Nevill officiating at her church. Interment will follow in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Sanderson, FL. The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904)259-5700. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family's guest book. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Apr. 22, 2009.

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Steven Hurst

April 29, 2009

A note to a SPECIAL FAMILY in your time of grief, you are all in our prayers. Steven Hurst and Family

Greg Harrison

April 24, 2009

To the Combs family:

My prayers and thoughts are with you all throughout this difficult time.

April 23, 2009

Junior, Gayle and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the comfort of God help you during this time and all your memories give you strength.
Mark, Joy, Kristina, Ashley, Melanie and Ryan Stars

Patricia/Patsy Griffis/Heppner

April 22, 2009

Barbara & Johnny prayers are lifted up for your family at the passing of your mother. Eddie lost a devoted fan club member but Heaven gained saint who's work here on earth was done. I know the love your family has for one another and that is a mothers' love well taught.

Barbara & Martin Griner

April 22, 2009

Bob & Family - We were saddened to hear of the loss of your precious mother. You are going to miss her a lot. But I can truthfully say it will get better. I know you will always have wonderful memories to help you thru this. Wish we knew how to make things better, just know that we care.

April 22, 2009

Junior and family,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of your mom. Please know that the entire family will be in our prayers during this difficult time, because that's what family's for.
We love you,
Billy, Sue, Jenny & Kim

Tammy and Doug McFarland

April 22, 2009

Junior and family,
We are saddened to hear of your Mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family through this diffucult time. God Bless

Karimah Young

April 22, 2009

To the Combs family:
I pray that God will give you peace that will surpass all understanding during your time of bereavement. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Psalm 27:14 "Be of good courage, And he shall strengthen your heart"

Mitch and Kara Ely

April 22, 2009

We didn't got to meet Ms. Combs, but we have got to know quite a few of her grandchildren and children because we recently joined Emmanuel Baptist church. Our hearts are with yours as you say so long to a loving grandmother and mother. To know Jesus as your Savior, and to know that believers have their souls carried by angels to be with a room with our Lord Jesus in paradise brings hope and joy during a time of sorrow and mourning. May God bless and comfort Ms. Combs's family.

Beverly Combs

April 22, 2009

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and watch over you all.

Susan Maloy Williams

April 22, 2009

Junior and family - I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Just know that she is resting peacefully now and watching over you all.

Lavon Eddins

April 22, 2009

My prayers are with your family during your loss. But remember, your loss is heavens gain.

Teresa "Tessy" Davis

April 22, 2009

"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." No more sickness and no more pain. Imagine the reunion when she walked through the gates. I will keep each of you in my prayers.

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