Glenna Rose Combs, 95 of Valdese, NC passed away suddenly on August 27, 2024, following a brief illness.
Glenna was born & raised in Walton, KY but spent the majority of her life in Lantana, Fla with her beloved husband John William Combs aka J.W. – for 72 years!
She is predeceased in death by her parents Nathan & Della Northcutt, brother Nathan Northcutt, Jr & sister Betty (Bob) Moore all of KY. Her children, Melissa Westman (Larry) of NC, Tim Combs (Dolly) of TN & Wendy (Marc) Semande of NC. She loved her 6 grandchildren – Cindy (Ewintario), Andrew (Sam), Stacie (David), Hayden, Alex (Brittany) & Chase. Great grandchildren Ewintario II, Love, Peace & Praise, and the youngest, Theo. And of course, her sister-in-law Libby Harris (Weldon), along with many nieces, nephews & friends.
Following high school, Glenna worked at Cincinnati Gas & Electric, and in later years became a homemaker as well as church pianist. She loved children and was a foster parent to many foster children prior to adopting Wendy (birthmother Merry Geary & husband Mike). She loved the Lord and served him faithfully in many ministries and used her gifts of playing both the piano & organ for many years at First Baptist Church of Lantana. She was a blessing to us all, and we are full of gratitude for her love.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 11:00 AM at East Valdese Baptist Church in Valdese, NC with Rev. Chip Stallings, Rev. Alex Semande and Rev. Larry Westman officiating.
Receiving of friends will be held on Tuesday prior to the service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the church.
Interment will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory, NC.
Memorials may be sent to Gideons International at gideons.org and or Amorem Hospice of Burke, 1721 Enon Rd. Valdese, NC 28690.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
What a wonderful life and testimony of her trust and belief in the Lord. Know Glenna was loved and will be missed by many. May all family and friends feel an extra measure of God’s love.
Glenna was one of God’s gift to all that knew her..she was was such a sweet lady…sending many prays and condolences to her family and friends…
I can’t begin to say the thanks and love I have for Glenna n John over the years for raising Wendy. An amazing Christian family. May she sit in the front row of heaven.
John, Wendy and family….my comforting thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. With love…….
Wilma Black
It has been such a tremendous pleasure and blessing getting to know Ms Glenna these last few years! The puzzles, coloring, and laughter that’s been shared will be missed! (I won’t forget her reactions to the Peanuts!🤣) I have always felt welcomed and loved by Ms Glenna whenever I came up to NC. Though this beautiful spirit and lovely hearted woman has departed, one day soon, we will have a sweet reunion with her and with our Lord and Savior, Jesus! Lots of Love from my heart to yours: Mr. John Combs, Melissa & Larry, Wendy &Marc , and everyone!