Riley A. Combs

Riley A. Combs obituary, Wardensville, WV

Riley A. Combs

Riley Combs Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 8, 2025.
Riley Ann Combs, age 11, of Augusta, WV, peacefully went to her heavenly home on December 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 26, 2014, Riley was a fifth-grade student at Windy Ridge Elementary School in Augusta, WV.
Riley was known for her creativity and gentle spirit. She loved working with her hands and was very crafty - especially making beaded bracelets - and enjoyed singing. She cherished spending time with her sisters and her dear friend Ava. Even through her sickness, she was always smiling and always thinking of others.
She was the beloved daughter of Travis and Rebecca Combs of Augusta. Riley was the greatest big sister to her sisters Raylynn and Rosalee Combs and she loved them dearly.
Riley is also survived by her paternal grandmother, Roxanne Combs; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Linda Barnes; her maternal aunt and uncle, Jessica and Aaron Park; her cousin, Danielle "D.D." Park; her paternal uncle and aunt, Matthew and Donna Combs; as well as some very special people in her life: the Kline family - especially her best friend Ava - Aunt Nichole, Uncle Joe, and Liam and many many friends.
Riley was greeted to her heavenly home by her grandfather Roy Combs.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hope Christian Church in Augusta, WV.
Funeral services will be held at the church on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment at Tearcoat Cemetery just outside Augusta, WV. Officiating will be Pastor Jed Metzler and her cousin Jason Judy.
In lieu of flowers, consider making memorial contributions in memory of Riley to the Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430; to Believe In Tomorrow Children's Foundation, 6601 Frederick Rd., Baltimore, MD 21228; or to the Playground Fund at Windy Ridge Elementary, 121 Pancione Loop, Augusta, WV 26704.
Riley touched many lives through her journey here on earth with her kindness, creativity, and bright spirit. She will be deeply and forever missed. To view Riley's tribute wall, please visit www.giffinfuneralhome.com.
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