Betty Jean Combs Holbrook

Betty Jean Combs Holbrook, 85, (October 3, 1933- May 8, 2019) went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2019, at the Elizabeth House hospice facility in Flat Rock, N.C., while surrounded by her loving family.

Left to cherish her memory are; her husband of 69 years, Fred Holbrook, currently residing at the Brian Center in Hendersonville, NC., son Perry (Jody) Holbrook of Asheville NC, daughter Teressa (Roger) Rogers of Greer SC., grandchildren; Holly Nelson, of Simpsonville SC, Matt (Sarah) Rogers of Greenville, SC, and Ivy (Kirk) Yarbrough of Burlington, NC. as well as great grandchildren; Jackson and Sam Nelson, Corrie, Avery, Hudson, Willa and Fuller Rogers, Eve McCrickard and Afton Yarbrough. Betty is also survived by her brothers Leroy “Bud” Combs, Richard D Combs and a sister Frankie Philley. She was preceded in death by her parents Earlie R and Eva B Combs and sisters Lucille C O’Neal and Shirley C Hampton.

Bettys’ contagious smile and genuine love brightened the lives of all those who knew her. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly and shared her love of the Lord in many ways, including teaching Sunday School for children, youth and adults for many years. Meals she prepared and served were enjoyed by children at two children’s day care facilities in Statesville for over a decade. After retiring, Betty volunteered at Iredell Memorial Hospital where she shared bible devotions with patients.

A celebration of her life will be held on June 3, 2019 at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home beginning with a visitation at 6pm followed by a memorial service at 7pm. A private burial will occur at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to:

The Alzheimer’s Association

4600 Park Rd suite 250

Charlotte NC 28209

“Well done, good and faithful servant: come into your eternal home." Matthew 25:21