Kathleen Combest Obituary
She was born March 8, 1930 in Knifley, KY to the late W. C. "Buck" and Lillie Mae Hardin Arnold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Reed Combest.
Survivors include:
Her son – Phil Combest of Pembroke Pines, Florida
Three sisters-in-law – Laverne Dunn of Scottsburg, Indiana, Lena Schram and Shorty Hatfield both of Louisville, Kentucky
Niece – Doris Sands of Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Many other loving nieces and nephews across Florida, Kentucky and Indiana
Funeral service – Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation on Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 10:00 A.M. until time for the service at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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3 Entries
Jennifer Adams
January 6, 2026
Dear Great Aunt Kathleen,
Though you're no longer with us, your warmth still fills my thoughts every Christmas. My happiest childhood memories are of holidays at your house, the delicious food you cooked with love, the excitement of Pokeno as you called the cards (and sometimes got them wrong, making us all laugh), and how you'd lean in to help me with my board.
I smile thinking of how you helped my twin sister and me decorate Great Uncle Reed with Christmas bows, you sneaking me sweet treats when my parents weren't looking, and offering me sips of your coffee after dessert. I didn't like it then, but now as an adult, every cup reminds me of sitting with you at your kitchen table.
Your traditions live on. I´ve taught my husband and children Pokeno, and we play it every Christmas, laughing and remembering you.
You were such a nice lady, Great Aunt Kathleen, full of kindness and love. You will be deeply missed by all of us. Rest in peace.
With all my love,
Jennifer Adams
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Carol and Neal Cutrone
January 5, 2026
To Our Dear Aunt Kathleen,
We love you and will miss you dearly. You will always be remembered as a sweet and loving aunt. We have so many fond memories of the times we spent together in Florida and New York and we will treasure them always. May you rest in peace.
With Our Love, Carol and Neal
Craig Combest
January 5, 2026
RIP Aunt KAT!
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