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Echo McCombs Obituary
McCOMBS, 14
Student
LAKELAND - Miss Echo Marie McCombs, age 14, died by drowning Saturday (March 15, 2008).
Born in Lakeland on Aug. 6, 1993, she was a lifelong resident. She was a student at Sleepy Hill Middle School where she was in the 8th grade. She was a member of Winston Baptist Church.
Miss McCombs is survived by her maternal grandmother Desma Shaw, Lakeland; father John David McCombs, Sr., Lakeland; mother Tamara Lynn Flores, Lakeland, FL.; paternal grandmother Josephine McCombs, Marion, OH.; brother John D. McCombs, II, Lakeland; sister Crystal L. McCombs, Lakeland; niece Ashlee McCombs, Lakeland. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Winston Baptist Church.
Lanier Funeral Home.
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Ashlee mccombs
August 4, 2025
Rest in peace, I never knew her but she is my mother´s sister/my aunt. I would of loved to meet her.
February 26, 2025
As we reach 17 years without Echo, I just wanted to stop by and say that she’s still thought about, still remembered for her kind soul, and always cared about. I continue to pray for the McCombs family & Echo.
Erika Bishop
April 13, 2008
I was really close with Echo last year. This year I didn't really see her. But, she was always so sweet. She was always smiling she was just one of those people you love to be around. I am so sorry for you loss.
nicole mulford
March 28, 2008
Hi, huh echo and me are best friends. We've known each other since we were 3 years old .I miss her alot and we'll always be friends no matter what.We made a promise to each other that when we got married we would be each others maid of honor.huh i miss her so much. but the thing that makes me happy the most is knowing that she's in heaven with god!! i love you so much ECHO MARIE MCCOMBS!!love your sister *nicole*
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Cody Andrews
March 22, 2008
Even though i only knew her for several days she was a very kind person and was always lending a helping hand to anyone who needed it. I am truly going to miss her and miss seeing her smile at church and just being able to talk to her. My prayers go out to her family and friends and best friend Nicole.
Bob Andrews
March 22, 2008
I only met Echo once but that was enough to know that she was an amazing young lady. My son had just become good friends with her and both of us will miss her very much. My sympathies go out to all her friends and family.
Rita Riker
March 22, 2008
Echo went to school with my daughter Amanda at Jesse Keen Elementary and Sleepy Hill Middle. Echo was so quiet. She will be greatly missed. My daughter and I are glad we got to know this beautiful girl. Although she will be in our hearts God had a reason to need this beautiful angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark Seymour
March 21, 2008
Hey, my god I still can't believe you're gone. I can't believe that just two weeks ago I said hi and gave you a hug. I'm gonna miss seeing your bright face at school. You were so nice, I guess God needed another angel. I'll miss you a lot.
Angela Young
March 21, 2008
Echo was a friend of my daughter Meghan Hunter and had classes with her. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I can't imagine what you and the family must be going through. Echo is now an Angel with Wings and is watching over all her family and friends. She will be missed very much.
Heather Starr
March 21, 2008
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Echo is greatly missed at Sleepy Hill Middle School. She never failed to brighten our days with her beautiful smile and uplifting spirit.
Peyton Samples
March 20, 2008
Well,I didn't know Echo that well.But I had a few classes with her and she was an excellent student.She was so nice to everyone.If someone asked for like a pen or piece of paper she would give it to you.And everytime I passed her in the halls and said hi she would say hi back.And she was very pretty.I admired Echo in so many ways.that it sucks that shes gone.Well I hope that she R.I.Ps.I love you Echo.Like a sister.
Lesley & Kera
March 20, 2008
Im so very sorry for the loss of Echo.My daughter loved her and will miss her very much!Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow!
Zina Lopez
March 19, 2008
Tammy, John & the rest of the family:
I am so very sorry for the loss of your daughter, sister and granddaughter. I did not know Echo but I do know some of the family.
Sylvia Anderson
March 19, 2008
Echo was and still is a very good friend of mine. We loved her and she will be missed! Echo's family are in my prayers!
Sierra Anderson
March 19, 2008
I was a freind of Echo's (we went to church together)I'll NEVER forget you Echo,and You we ALWAYS be in my heart!!
Darwin & Carmen Mccombs
March 19, 2008
I am so sorry this beautiful girl passed at such a young age. she was a niece to us, that her dad adorded. she will be missed. she had alot to offer in life. she will be missed dearly
Ryan Rodriguez
March 19, 2008
Well Echo was one of my friends I met her At my church and she was a great friend i wish i could have met her a lot sooner then i did... But i know GOD put her in my life for a reason.... And a final thought for all of Echo's friends "Its not how long your here it is the Memories,Friends,And Fun that you had while you are here!!! Echo lives on through YOU GUYS... With your story's and smiles that is what is the most important thing to remember in such a sad time!!!! Well you will be miss but never for gotten well love you and you will always be in our hearts
Amber Browning
March 19, 2008
i didn't know Echo very well, but when i went to sleepy hill, i would always be like "hey girl"
and its terrible that i can never do that anymore!!! :(
the loss that has happened is indeed a great a great one and will be remembered throughtout etertinty! ?
Ashlee Browning
March 19, 2008
Im am very sorry for what happened to Echo. Me and her were very good friends and ill miss her very much. What happened cuts very deep into everyone but, it will slowly pass. Her soul will always be with us?
The Castro Family
March 19, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.My daughter also attended school with Echo at Sleepy Hill and had a few classes with her.I never had the pleasure of meeting Echo,but from what my daughter says she was a very sweet person who is going to be greatly missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at your time of grief.
Tracey Heydle
March 19, 2008
I never got to meet Echo, but she was my cousin. We will sadly miss her.
The Heydle Family (Marcy)
jim&sheila schultz
March 19, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jeremy McCombs
March 19, 2008
echo was my cousin and i am sorry this had to hapen. The last time I seen her i thought how well mannard polite and kind she is and i will always remember my cousin as a great person
Krystal Jones (Ken & Sarah's Niece)
March 19, 2008
May god be with each of you in this time and know his strength will carry you through. Keep a look at the sky as she is smiling down and will always be a part of you through everyday, every word and every movement. Spirtually she will never leave you. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
March 19, 2008
I was fortunate to teach Echo last year and still ran into her a great deal as she was an office aid.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. She will truly be missed.
The Neilan Family
Tammy York
March 19, 2008
My daughter went to school with your daughter and it has been hard for all that new her. God bless all family memebers.
Sara Marshall
March 19, 2008
Echo was my mothers cousin and I had the privilege of meeting her last April. Echo seemed like a very fun-loving person and we had some great times. I am very thankful that I was able to meet Echo as she was a wonderful person. She is already missed.
Ronnie, Connie, Allen, & Rebecca Youngblood
March 19, 2008
A wonderful girl with a kind and loving heart has not been ripped from us forever, but answered the call of her Heavenly Father to come home. When you look around, you see the people whose lives were touched and forever changed by Echo and her tender heart. There will forever be those wonderful memories to cherish until that day when we will be able to see her once again. Our prayers are with Echo's family and friends in this time of sorrow.
teresa bragg
March 19, 2008
IM very sorry for the loss of echo.. my daughter went to school with her so i would like to say im very sorry for your loss.i pray for you all everday family and friends..
Lisa Godshall
March 19, 2008
So sorry for your loss. My daughter knew her from school & it has been tough for all at the school. God be with you all.
teresa bragg
March 19, 2008
i am very sorry for your loss.. my daugher elizabth mcdowell was friends with echo..i pray for you all everyday.she was a wonderful friend elizabth said and will be miss like crazy..god bless you all now and always..
Tami Mller
March 19, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janet Leeman
March 19, 2008
I am so deeply sadened by the loss of this wonderful girl. She was a dear friend of my daughter's Rachel Leeman,(sleepy hill m.s.) and will be missed so much. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
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