Charlotte Louise Combs was born May 2, 1935, and passed away to her heavenly home on Jan. 1, 2025.

Charlotte was born in Springfield, MO., the second daughter of Gentry and Goldie Rathbun. Charlotte grew up and attended schools in the Springfield and Ash Grove area. She married Dallas Combs on July 4, 1952 on a farm four miles north of Halltown, in rural Lawrence County. They raised their three children, Pam, Greg and Teresa. A dedicated homemaker, she always made sure her family was taken care of. She was an excellent seamstress and made all of her daughters' clothing. She claimed her career was her children. In her later years, her hobbies included crafting and antiquing; even opening her own collectibles store.

Charlotte possessed a great sense of humor and a kind and gentle spirit. She always put others before herself. She was baptized in the Christian faith in her early twenties. She carried a lovely disposition until the end, a true testament to her character as she battled advanced dementia in her final years while a resident of Strafford Care Center.

Charlotte is preceded in death by husband Dallas Combs; grandson, Jason Combs; her parents; sister, Loretta Shaffer and her husband, Dave.

Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Pam Squibb and husband, Steve; son, Greg Combs and wife, Arlette; daughter, Teresa Rude and husband, Arthur. Also surviving are five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and other family.

We also want to thank the staff at Strafford Care Center and the Preferred Hospice workers for the compassionate care given to our mother.

A short service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Highway EE, Springfield with Pastor Mark Zimmerman officiating. Burial will be private.