Laura Alma (Robinson) Combs, 80, affectionately known as “Candy Lady” of Greenville, died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, after a short illness. Born May 8, 1940. The Muhlenberg County native became a member of Eastview Baptist Church, Madisonville, before moving to Greenville to care for her ailing mother. She changed her membership back home to First Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, serving on the Matrons Board, Usher Board and assisting in the Culinary Department. Her educational background consisted of attending Drakesboro Community in Drakesboro; West Kentucky Vocational Technical School in Paducah; and the Muhlenberg County Vocational School in Powderly. She worked in the Hopkins County Hospital as Ward Clerk; Regional Medical Center in Medical Records and served the community as a Beautician. Her hobbies included the love of knitting, flowers, reading magazines and anything dealing with shopping. Her parents, John A. & Ruth E. Robinson; one brother, John A. Robinson III and one granddaughter, McKenzie Leigh Combs all preceded her in death.
Survivors include: two sons; Leon (Regina) Combs, Jr., of Greenville and Lamont (Christina Civils) Combs of Madisonville; special niece and great nephew, Morgan Robinson and Jaxon Robinson, both of Louisville; grandchildren, Rashad Combs of Madisonville, Montaya Combs of Greensboro, N.C., Lamontazia Combs, Travi’El Civils, and Ty’Rese Mosby all of Madisonville; six great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 1:00 at First Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville. Visitation will be Tuesdasy from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in West End Cemetery in Greenville. Officiants will be Rev. John Lee III and Eulogist, Rev. Terrence Minor. Family and friends attending the visitation or funeral service shall be within current health and safety directives/guidelines. Those in attendance are required to wear appropriate protective masks throughout the duration of all services. Online condolences for the family may be shared by visiting bibbsfuneralhome.com. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.
