Eleanor Combs

Eleanor Elizabeth Cline Combs, 74, of East Greenbush, NY died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Evergreen Commons Skilled Nursing Facility with her daughter at her side. The daughter of Shelby Hubert and Roberta Maddox Cline of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Eleanor was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Raised in Oklahoma City, she attended Classen High School and the University of Oklahoma (a sister of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority) before earning her Bachelor's degree in Art at Central State University in Edmund, Oklahoma. She married William Alan Combs and moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas to raise her family. There, Eleanor was a draftsperson for West Central Arkansas Planning and Development District and Hot Springs Village. She was also an accomplished artist and sculptor.Those who knew and loved her will remember her for her quick wit and sense of humor, love of family, and her faith in God. Eleanor is survived by her daughter Kelly S. Mathews (K. Michael) of East Greenbush, NY and son, William A. Combs II of Hot Springs, AR, her granddaughter, Elizabeth L. Mathews (Eric Laughlin), of East Schodack, NY, one sister, Shirley A. Blackburn of El Dorado AR, and several nieces and nephews. Services and interment were held Dec. 28th at Rose Hill Burial Park. Donations in her name may be directed to KGOU Radio, 860 Van Vleet Oval, Rm 300, Norman, OK 73019.