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Michelle Lee Combs
1971 - 2015
Michelle Lee Combs
1971 - 2015
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Michelle Combs Obituary
Michelle met the love of her life Todd Combs. They were married in the I.U. Union on June 4, 1994. Michelle was the office manager for Dr. Richard Combs. She was the manager for The Gap, Baby Gap and Old Navy.
Michelle was a graduate of Bloomington North High School and a graduate of Indiana University where she received her Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and AMVETS Auxiliary.
Michelle is survived by her loving husband Todd, her two daughters; Abby and Savannah, Tulip and Maisy, her parents; Loretta Sue Egan Bridgwaters and Mark R. Myers, her three sisters; Jill Lamothe, Amy Joslin, and Sarah Myers and her brother Mark Myers.
She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and cousins.
Visitation will begin on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 from 2-8 p.m. in Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home, 4150 E. Third St., Bloomington, IN 47401. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 12 noon with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Valhalla Memory Gardens.
The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Combs family.
Online condolences may be made to www.DayDeremiahFrye.com
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Cheryl Alley
March 16, 2015
Oh Michelle! I am not on Facebook and I just found out. I met you through our love of Michael Franti ...I am so sad to hear this.
Tony Krug
February 18, 2015
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul. Thoughts & Prayers to you, Todd,and your family. May God Bless
Rene Henderson
February 17, 2015
The world has lost another wonderful, caring person but the heavens have gained another angel. Prayers are with you at this time.
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Savannah (Brough) Hartsfield
February 17, 2015
I always loved going to the Gap to see Michelle when I was little. She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kimberly and Townsend Plant
February 17, 2015
Michelle will remain with you forever and always for love itself lives on through her cherished memories that will never fade because she has become one of God's angels. Nothing can ever take away the love your heart holds for her and she for you because she is never more than a thought or smile away. As long as there is a memory, Michelle will live on in your hearts.
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Love, Kim and Townsend Plant
February 17, 2015
Combs family you are all in my prayers... Sue so sorry for your loss I know how it is to loose a child... Just know that I am sorry that I can't make it to the funeral home... Even though it has been a long while since my loss I find it hard to go to a funeral home..
All my love and prayers your way..
Bette (Tartaglia) Harrelson
Jeff, Ashley, Mandy & Victor Manley
February 17, 2015
I know the joy that Michelle brought to Todd and the girls and cannot fathom the void left behind. I regret life pulling me away from Todd and Michelle's friendship and wish I were more diligent in staying close.
My deepest condolences to Todd, Savannah, Abby and to all who were privileged enough to be blessed with her love, acquaintance, and friendship. Her strength is inspirational.
Stephni Bridgwaters
February 17, 2015
Sweet Michelle, You will be missed by so many. I'm sorry you and your family had to endure such a struggle. I will always remember that girlish smile and tenacity to not settle for less. The storm kept me away from your service, but you will remain in my heart. Love and peace..
February 17, 2015
Michelle was such a beautiful girl. My family met her through her step Dad, Louie. She had a beautiful smile and was always so warm and kind to our family. May God bless your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bobby & Carol Brough (Salem, IN)
Bobby & Carol Brough
February 17, 2015
Michelle was such a beautiful girl. My family met her through her step Dad, Louie. She had a beautiful smile and was always so warm and kind to our family. May God bless your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Leslie Terrell,Snyder
February 17, 2015
Linda,sorry for your loss.Thinking of you and yours.
Christina LaMar
February 17, 2015
My thoughts & prayers are with your family & friends. May peace & comfort be with them. Your smile now fills heaven with all the other angels.
Janet Drew
February 16, 2015
I had never met Michelle, but we had talked on the phone. We knew of the same Doctor. Our condolences to Todd, the girls, and the doggies.
May God wrap all the family in his loving arms at this sad time, and forever. I knew of Michelle from her Uncle Rocky.
Comfort yourselves with the fact, she is no longer suffering.
God Bless all,
Janet and Bill Drew
Rosemary (Myers) Crockett
February 16, 2015
I have had the privilege of knowing Michelle since she was a little girl. She had such a beautiful smile. She enjoyed spending time with her family so much. Our church at Calvary Baptist has had your family on our prayer list for many months and we continue to lift your family in our thoughts with prayer and love. Our loved ones never really go away..they go ahead of us.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
Terrie Jennings
February 16, 2015
I was so saddened to see this life taken and I want to express my deepest sympathy for the family. God bless you all and keep Him in your life.
Rosemary (Myers) Crockett
February 16, 2015
Michelle was a very special little girl and always had a beautiful smile.I remember all the fun times she spent with her brother and sisters. We are all blessed to have known her ..Our family and our Church at Calvary Baptist has had your family on our prayer list for many months and we continue to remember you all with love and prayers. OUR LOVED ONES NEVER GO AWAY..THEY SIMPLY GO AHEAD OF US.
C Martin
February 16, 2015
Prayers for the family.
Robin Vermillion
February 16, 2015
Michelle helped me with the Army kids during my husbands deployment in 2005. I will miss her smile. When I last saw her at the Legions fundraiser I she told me that she loved me and I told her that I loved her too. My heart and prayers go for the girls and her husband. Robin Vermillion in Lebanon IN
Gina Stillions
February 16, 2015
I was so saddened to hear of Michelle's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheila Broderick
February 16, 2015
I only had the privilege of knowing you and your beautiful family for what seems like a moment but in that moment you touched my heart forever.
Sara Glass
February 16, 2015
I spent so many hours with Michelle, opening the Old Navy in 1998. Late nights, long weekends. She always had a smile on her face. Always ready to laugh. We spent many cold days in the hiring trailer getting ready to open the west side Old Navy a few years later. Again, always with a smile on her face. She had such an influence on the person I am, the manager I am and the mother I am to my two daughers. Thank you for sharing her with me on those long work days. She will always live in my heart. She will always be one of my security questions: the name of your favorite manager....Michelle!
Lainie Hoffman
February 16, 2015
Todd, Abby and Savannah We are so sorry for you loss and we will keep you in our thoughts.
Pat Galloway
February 16, 2015
Todd and family--May the many happy memories you have of Michelle help to keep her alive in your hearts and minds, always make you smile, and comfort you at this time and in the days to come. Prayers and condolences--
Lynn Houser
February 16, 2015
So sad to see this obituary in today's Herald-Times. I met Michelle in 2011 when I was still working for the H-T. She was very candid about the cancer she already had been battling for 7 years. She felt so blessed to be surrounded by such a strong family and wonderful support group such as 10-year-old Abby Allen, who was running mini-marathons to help raise money for medical costs. What a unique friendship that was, and I'm sure it continued right up to the very end. My sincere condolences to the Combs family and their extended family.
Linda Hodges
February 16, 2015
The world has been blessed for Michelle having been apart of it. She is pain free and has peace now with Jesus. May God comfort and bless the family during this time.
Linda Hodges
Julie Shields(McMillan)
February 16, 2015
Rest in peace Michelle.
JR, Beverly & Tiffany Sturgeon
February 16, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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