Elfriede McComb Steakley

She was born in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany to the late Rudolf and Martha Franz on August 26, 1934. She grew up in Germany and moved to the United States in 1965 after her marriage to the late James Leroy McComb from 1962 – 1972. She was later married to Eddie C. Steakley, of Columbus, GA until his passing in 1992. Elfriede, a long-time resident of Calvary Retirement Community, had a passion for cooking, traveling, singing, and most importantly, spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children: Colonel Richard D. McComb, USAF Ret. (Phylis) of Brambleton, VA; Wayne A. McComb (Heather) of Columbus, GA; Gabriele E. Mayo (Frankie) of LaGrange, GA; her grandchildren, Samantha Edwards of Houston, TX; TSgt Richard W. McComb, USAF (Christy) of Tampa, FL; Jessica Greene of Columbus, GA; Courtney Hendricks (Corey) of Hogansville, GA; and Senior Airman Christian Mayo, USAF of Cheyenne, WY; and ten great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held in Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Rd., Columbus, GA on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM where she will be placed alongside her late husband, Eddie Steakley, according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus, GA.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with her family and friends at www.shcolumbus.com.