FRANCES A (ALEXANDER) COMBS Obituary (1938

Willie France Alexander Combs, 78, of Fortine, MT was called home, November 24, 2016. She was born August 13, 1938 to Wilson Forrest Alexander and Lela May Daniels at the family home in Luling, Texas. She spoke often of her childhood days in Texas recalling fondly her many adventures with her brother and sisters. After graduating high school, she was working at a cafe, when in walked a man who wouldn't take no for an answer. She married the love of her life, Robert L. Combs, on June 14, 1958. They traveled extensively, following his work and then settled in Montana to raise their family. After Robert retired they spent many days together fishing, camping, and visiting family throughout the Western United States. Mom's many interests included, playing cards, putting together puzzles, reading and crocheting and spending time with her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. "Grandma Tuffy"'s house in Fortine was a home for all. She was preceded in death by her son Rodney; her husband Robert; her grandson Lance; her parents; her sister Beatrice; and son-in-law John Sistok. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Westbrook, sister Evelyn Schule and brother Benjamin Alexander all of Texas; her son Russell Combs of Montesano, Washington; daughter Lela Sistok of Kalispell, Montana; and daughter Shelley Ax of Big Lake, Alaska and their spouses; stepsons Robert and Gary Combs; grandchildren Matthew, Abigail, Dalton, Rebecca, Heather, Meghan, Rachel, Tawnya, and Samantha; twelve great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Tobacco Valley Cemetery. There will be a reception following at 3:30 at Jerry's in Fortine. Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home of Eureka. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.