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1926
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2013
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Iona Combs Obituary
A graveside service for Mrs. Combs will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Panorama Memorial Gardens with Rev. Wendell Schurtz officiating. The family will meet at Stover Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Saturday and go in procession to the cemetery.
She was born in Strasburg, VA on June 25, 1926, a daughter of the late James Samuel and Mary Elizabeth Putman Robinson. She was a member of Walnut Springs Christian Church Disciples of Christ.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Philip Combs; siblings, Mary Elliott, Betty Keller, Hamp Robinson, and Shirley Robinson; and step daughter, Debbie Congdan.
Survivors include her son, Wayne S. Broy of Strasburg, VA; step daughter, Bonnie Grenne and husband David of Winchester, VA; granddaughters, Michelle Binebrink and husband Mark of Strasburg, VA, and Betsy Schoefer and husband Matt of Christ Church, VA; grandsons, Mike Greene (deceased) and wife Cheryl of Winchester, VA, and Dan Greene and wife Lori of Fayetteville, GA; great-granddaughters, Peyton Binebrink, Allie and Skyla Schoefer; great-grandsons, Matthew Broy, Nicholas Binebrink, Carl Greene, Jack Greene, Dylan Greene, and Neil Greene; sisters, Gladys Fishel of Middletown, VA, Martha Grim of Strasburg, VA; brother, Ray Robinson of Strasburg, VA; her caregiver and friend, Beverly Crawford of Strasburg, VA; sister-in-law, Winnie Robinson; and nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Marshall Robinson, Jeffrey Robinson, Dennis Elliott, Steve Grim, Keith Keller, and Timmy Robinson.
The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to Walnut Springs Christian Church, 1905 Oranda Road, Strasburg, VA 22657 or Strasburg Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 620, Strasburg, VA 22657.
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Stover Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc, Strasburg is serving the family of Mrs. Combs.
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April 18, 2013
Thinking of you and your family in the loss of your mother. God Bless.
Richard and Becky Walker
Charles and Linda Elbon
April 18, 2013
Wayne,To let you know our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.May you find comfort in the fond memories you have of your Mother.You have no regrets in the wonderful care you gave to her the last few years that you cared for her in your home.
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