Nicole Marie Combs, 39, of Ladson, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Born on November 2, 1985, in Warren, Ohio, she was the daughter of Kellie Tanner Ceroli and the late Jeffery Combs.
Nicole graduated from Lakeview High School and Trumbull Technical School in 2005. Nicole loved taking road trips with her brother, Justin, to visit family. Nicole also loved going to Dunkin Donuts for iced coffee, followed by a trip through the McDonald's drive-thru for french fry Friday with her Mom. Nicole loved her fur babies, Stella and Boudreaux. Her favorite hobby was diamond art painting, which she did to give to family and friends. Nicole loved coloring her hair vibrant colors and getting her nails done. Her favorite holiday was Halloween; she enjoyed dressing up and passing out candy to the neighborhood children.
Nicole is preceded in death by her father, Jeffery Combs, whom she enjoyed watching WWE and going to concerts with; and her sister, Tiffany Combs, whom she enjoyed staying up late with to listen to music and girl talk.
Nicole is survived by her mother, Kellie Ceroli and stepfather, Dennis Ceroli; her brother, Justin Combs (Kelly Krohn) and her father's partner, Melanie Mouery.
A celebration of life with friends and family will be planned at a later date, TBD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Spina Bifida Association.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 869 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445, (843) 553-1511.
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