Frances Marie Coombs

August 31, 1927 - November 14, 2008

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Services:
 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady's Catholic Church, Medley's Neck with Fr. Thomas LaHood officiating. Interment will be Private.

Visitation:
 

Viewing/Visitation will be held on Monday, November 17, 2008 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 8:00 PM.
 

Frances Marie Coombs, 81, of Leonardtown, MD died November 14, 2008 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born August 31, 1927 in Medley’s Neck, MD she was the daughter of the late Francis Xavier and Frances Elizabeth Cameron. She was preceded in death by her husband Ira John Coombs, Sr. in July of 1981. She is survived by her children: Ira John “Johnny” Coombs, Jr. and his wife Ruth of Loveville, MD, Rex Coombs and his wife Kathy and Dee Coombs and his wife Nita all of Leonardtown, MD; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Frances was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident where she attended St. Mary’s Academy. She was a school bus contractor for 15 years until her retirement in 1982. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 17, 2008 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Medley’s Neck with Fr. Thomas LaHood officiating. Interment will be Private. Pallbearers will be: Chris Bistline, Joseph Matthews, Douglas Abell, Joseph Frank Bussler, Jr., Peter Cameron and Gene Severson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mark Allen Coombs, Katie Ann Coombs, Julie Marie Coombs, Kim Ann Bistline and Anna Joy Bussler. Contributions may be made to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Johnny,Dee and family, I am sorry for your loss. You all will always have your memories. You are in my prayers. God bless."
- Shirley Copado
- Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2008

"Johnny,Ruth and family, So sorry to hear of Mrs.Coombs passing.My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family."
- Shirley Jones
- Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2008

"Johnny, Ruth & familiy - I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Coombs' passing. It's hard to let them go, even to God. Our love and prayers are with you in your grief."
- Ronnie & Denise Guy
- Posted: Tuesday, November 18, 2008

"Johnny and family, I was terribly sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and that I count myself fortunate to have known your mom, a sweet and lovely lady. "
- JoAnne Norris
- Posted: Monday, November 17, 2008

"Johnny and Ruth, we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Its a time for family love and remembering. The love never leaves, but take time to grieve. She is always near. Frank & Lorrie Fenwick"
- Frank Fenwick
- Posted: Monday, November 17, 2008

"She will be in our prayers along with the whole family God Bless"
- DEACON TOM & ROSE Spalding
- Posted: Monday, November 17, 2008

"A.J. and Family, sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother. I know it's hard but just remember...she is in a better place right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "
- Karen Tippett
- Posted: Monday, November 17, 2008

"Rex, We are so sorry about your Mom, you and your family are in our thoughs and prayers"
- Floyd and Stephanie Abell
- Posted: Monday, November 17, 2008

"Johnny,Ruth,Kim & AJ, We are sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandmom. We will keep all of your family in our thoughts and prayers. She was a fine lady."
- Pat & Joe Thompson
- Posted: Monday, November 17, 2008

"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family."
- Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad
- Posted: Monday, November 17, 2008

"Johnny, Rex and Dee, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. We send all three of you and your families our deepest sympathies. Your Mom was such a wonderful and sweet person. I have very fond memories of our visits together when we were young. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers."
- Waverley & Doug Medley
- Posted: Monday, November 17, 2008

"My deepest sympathies to Kathy and Rex and to all who loved her."
- Chicchina Bailey
- Posted: Sunday, November 16, 2008

"Dee, Johnny,Rex, I am sorry to here about the passing of your mother, She was a Very Nice lady, She will be missed by many. You will be in our thoughts and prayers."
- Scott Mclane
- Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2008

"Johnny, Ruth, Kim, AJ and the entire Coombs family. Wayne and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies for the loss of a special lady. Please know that we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. We are there for you if you should need anything at all.."
- Wayne and Eleanor Norris
- Posted: Friday, November 14, 2008

"To the family of Mrs.Coombs we are sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers at this hard time. If you need anything let us know. God Bless you all."
- Bryan & Trisha
- Posted: Friday, November 14, 2008