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Thelma Jean Combs

September 26, 2023

Thelma Jean Combs

Thelma Jean (Osborne) Combs, age 81, of Norwalk passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

She was born March 25, 1942, in Bonny Blue, Virginia to the late Edna Sibyl Peterson (Robert Frey) and late Cecil Osborne. Jean was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her husband and family. She will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her.

She survived by her loving devoted husband of 64 years, RB Combs; Children, Gina (David) Withrow, Douglas (Tricia Baker) Combs, Kimberly (Ron) Harp; and grandchildren, Angela (Jay) Nickles, Breanna (Russell) Mantz, Bryan Combs, Brad (Nicole) Withrow, Bobby (Amber) Harp, Mandi (Anthony) Stang, Haleigh Skinner; 12 great grandchildren; and her lifelong friend, Jean Ingersoll; brother-in-law, Hillard (Cam) Bates.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 4:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.  Private interment will be held at a later date.

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Thelma Jean Combs

Thelma Jean (Osborne) Combs, age 81, of Norwalk passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

She was born March 25, 1942, in Bonny Blue, Virginia to the late Edna Sibyl Peterson (Robert Frey) and late Cecil Osborne. Jean was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her husband and family. She will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her.

She survived by her loving devoted husband of 64 years, RB Combs; Children, Gina (David) Withrow, Douglas (Tricia Baker) Combs, Kimberly (Ron) Harp; and grandchildren, Angela (Jay) Nickles, Breanna (Russell) Mantz, Bryan Combs, Brad (Nicole) Withrow, Bobby (Amber) Harp, Mandi (Anthony) Stang, Haleigh Skinner; 12 great grandchildren; and her lifelong friend, Jean Ingersoll; brother-in-law, Hillard (Cam) Bates.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 4:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.  Private interment will be held at a later date.

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Debra Palmer

Greeneville, TN, United States
September 30, 2023

I'm so sorry for your loss Gina. I remember your parents taking me camping with all of you. Sending prayers and hugs to your family

Sherri Rife

Norwalk, OH, USA
September 29, 2023

Jean was one special lady and a blessing. Prayers to the family.

Ted and Terry Weglicki

September 27, 2023

Our prayers and love are with the family! Eternal rest grant unto Mrs. Combs, Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her! God surround the family with love and fill their minds with thankful memories and bless them with Your love

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