Combs Mary

Age 71 of Fairfield, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Vitas Hospice - Ft. Hamilton. She was born August 3, 1936 in Gaffney, SC the daughter of Albert P. and Eula (Martin) Spencer. On September 21, 1973 she married James L. Combs in Newport, KY. Judy worked for Armco Steel as a Supervisor in the dining room and for Frisch's in the Hamilton-Fairfield area.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, James "Jim" Combs; children, James "Rick" Combs, Ronald Lee Combs, Donna (David) Brown and Rhonda Lynn (Mike) Cassano; grandchildren, Tami (Jason) Dugas, Scot Ellis, Kenny (Brooke) Ellis, Candace (Collin) Pesicka, Cassandra Cassano, Brittany Cassano, Chris Brown and Stephanie Brown; great-grandchildren, Courtney Craig, Brendan Dugas, Karley Dugas, Aleah Ellis and Chase Ellis; brother, Albert (Opal) Spencer; and sisters, Brenda Hill and Faye Howle. Judy was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Albert Pittman Spencer, Jr.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Richard Sternberg, Dr. Ted Hunter, Dr. Paula Weisenberger, and the staff of Vitas Hospice for their loving care.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 17, 2007 at the Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield with Pastor Barry Turner of Tri-County Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Butler County Memorial Park. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Vitas Hospice - Ft. Hamilton, 630 Eaton Rd., Hamilton, OH 45013. Condolences may be sent at www.avancefuneralhome.com

Visitation

2-4 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home

Service

10:30 a.m., Monday, December 17, 2007 at the Avance Funeral Home & Crematory