Helen Combs

January 3, 1934 - November 12, 2021

Helen Combs, 87, of Jonesville, VA went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Norton Community Hospital. A lifelong Lee County resident, she was born on January 3, 1934 to the late Curtis and Maggie Diffenderfer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin O. Combs; son, Melvin L. Combs; daughter, Carolyn Yount; brothers, Terry Diffenderfer and Kenneth Diffenderfer; and a sister, Aileen Wilder. Helen will be remembered for her beautiful and warm smile, and for her kind heart and her genuine love for others. Helen is survived by one son, Kenneth Combs and wife Eva; granddaughter, Kim Wilder and husband Paul; grandson, Adam Combs and wife Myranda; four great-grandchildren, Ryan Smith, Emily Vaughn and husband, Billy, Ayden Combs, Kierstein Saylor; one great-great-granddaughter, Railee Vaughn; four sisters, Shirley Miles and husband Bill, Lois Patterson and husband Steve, Stella Boker and husband Roland, Arleen Arwood and husband Gary; one brother, Charles Diffenderfer and wife, Diane; daughter-in-law, Gwen Combs; sisters-in-law, Barbara Diffenderfer, Wanda Diffenderfer, and Trish Ann Combs; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, at Robinette Funeral Home in Jonesville. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Neff officiating. Graveside services will follow in the Warner Cemetery on Lower Wallens Creek Road in Jonesville.