Bambi Yvonne Combs

Bambi Yvonne Combs (née Slate), aged 60, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024, in Peytona, West Virginia. Born on February 28, 1964, in Clarksville, Tennessee, Bambi spent the majority of her life in the Tidewater area of Virginia, where she was known for her generous and caring spirit.

A graduate of Indian River High School in 1982 and later Tidewater Community College, Bambi dedicated her professional life to helping others as a Lab Tech and phlebotomist at Sentara Norfolk General. Her caring nature extended beyond her professional life into her personal passions; she was an avid history enthusiast and had a profound love for animals, particularly cats, often taking in strays and providing them with a loving home.

Bambi's life was marked by her deep devotion to her family. She is survived by her daughter, Sara Katherine Slate; son, Richard Lawrence Miller; granddaughters, Haleigh Clark, Ariel Altman, and Naomi Miller; daughter-in-law, Nikki Wassenaar; mother, Jayne Slate; sisters, Bethany Waters and Heather Slate; brother-in-law, Kenny Waters; niece and nephew, Amanda Jeffers and Aaron Waters; previous husbands, Bill Combs and Darren Miller; father of daughter, Theodore Rust; fiance of daughter, Kevin Altman and 3 sons. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Slate; sister, Cara Jayne Slate; and her grandparents.

A Celebration of Life ceremony for Bambi will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to her memorial fund at GoFundMe.com. Handley Funeral Home in Danville, West Virginia is assisting the family with arrangements. Bambi's legacy of kindness and compassion will be cherished and remembered by all who knew her.