Mary Janet Combs, 87, left her earthly family on May 15, 2021, following an extended illness and is now reunited with her loving husband, John. Janet was born in St Louis, Missouri, to the late Clarence Drew and Lena Faye (Kincannon) Hunt. She was married to John E. Combs for 37 years before his passing on December 20, 2020.
Following high school graduation, Janet moved to Wabash and was a loving mother and homemaker to five sons and one daughter before working at DataVue/Swingline in Shipping and Receiving.
Janet was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching IndyCar, IU basketball, Indianapolis Colts, and Pacers games regularly. She also enjoyed attending the birthdays and school events of her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her best days were when she could spoil a grandchild, or by giving a new mother and baby encouraging words in a restaurant or store. She was a member of First Friends Church of Marion and enjoyed attending services until her declining health.
Survivors include her children, Stephen (Theresa) Baxter of Wabash, Jay Baxter of Indianapolis, Randal Baxter of Logansport, Gary Baxter of Waco, TX, Margaret "Peggy" (Joe) Esslinger of Converse, and Scott Baxter of Muncie; Michael Combs of Columbus, Terry (Steven) Swetman of Jonesboro, Steve (Shelley) Combs of Marion, Thomas Combs of Marion; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and four siblings.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson.
The family will receive visitors from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Janet's life will begin at 11:30 am. Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery.
Following high school graduation, Janet moved to Wabash and was a loving mother and homemaker to five sons and one daughter before working at DataVue/Swingline in Shipping and Receiving.
Janet was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching IndyCar, IU basketball, Indianapolis Colts, and Pacers games regularly. She also enjoyed attending the birthdays and school events of her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her best days were when she could spoil a grandchild, or by giving a new mother and baby encouraging words in a restaurant or store. She was a member of First Friends Church of Marion and enjoyed attending services until her declining health.
Survivors include her children, Stephen (Theresa) Baxter of Wabash, Jay Baxter of Indianapolis, Randal Baxter of Logansport, Gary Baxter of Waco, TX, Margaret "Peggy" (Joe) Esslinger of Converse, and Scott Baxter of Muncie; Michael Combs of Columbus, Terry (Steven) Swetman of Jonesboro, Steve (Shelley) Combs of Marion, Thomas Combs of Marion; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and four siblings.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson.
The family will receive visitors from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Janet's life will begin at 11:30 am. Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery.
Mary Janet Combs, 87, left her earthly family on May 15, 2021, following an extended illness and is now reunited with her loving husband, John. Janet was born in St Louis, Missouri, to the late Clarence Drew and Lena Faye (Kincannon) Hunt. She was married to John E. Combs for 37 years before his passing on December 20, 2020.
Following high school graduation, Janet moved to Wabash and was a loving mother and homemaker to five sons and one daughter before working at DataVue/Swingline in Shipping and Receiving.
Janet was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching IndyCar, IU basketball, Indianapolis Colts, and Pacers games regularly. She also enjoyed attending the birthdays and school events of her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her best days were when she could spoil a grandchild, or by giving a new mother and baby encouraging words in a restaurant or store. She was a member of First Friends Church of Marion and enjoyed attending services until her declining health.
Survivors include her children, Stephen (Theresa) Baxter of Wabash, Jay Baxter of Indianapolis, Randal Baxter of Logansport, Gary Baxter of Waco, TX, Margaret "Peggy" (Joe) Esslinger of Converse, and Scott Baxter of Muncie; Michael Combs of Columbus, Terry (Steven) Swetman of Jonesboro, Steve (Shelley) Combs of Marion, Thomas Combs of Marion; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and four siblings.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson.
The family will receive visitors from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Janet's life will begin at 11:30 am. Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery.
Following high school graduation, Janet moved to Wabash and was a loving mother and homemaker to five sons and one daughter before working at DataVue/Swingline in Shipping and Receiving.
Janet was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching IndyCar, IU basketball, Indianapolis Colts, and Pacers games regularly. She also enjoyed attending the birthdays and school events of her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her best days were when she could spoil a grandchild, or by giving a new mother and baby encouraging words in a restaurant or store. She was a member of First Friends Church of Marion and enjoyed attending services until her declining health.
Survivors include her children, Stephen (Theresa) Baxter of Wabash, Jay Baxter of Indianapolis, Randal Baxter of Logansport, Gary Baxter of Waco, TX, Margaret "Peggy" (Joe) Esslinger of Converse, and Scott Baxter of Muncie; Michael Combs of Columbus, Terry (Steven) Swetman of Jonesboro, Steve (Shelley) Combs of Marion, Thomas Combs of Marion; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and four siblings.
She was also preceded in death by a grandson.
The family will receive visitors from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Janet's life will begin at 11:30 am. Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery.
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