Lavella J.

Combest

Lavella J. Combest daughter of the late Velma Lucille Mahan Tripp and Lowell Tripp was born in Shannon County, Missouri, on October 5, 1938. She departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, Missouri, on September 8, 2016 at the age of 77.

On May 9, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri, Lavella was united in marriage to Earl Combest, he preceded her in death on March 11, 2002. Lavella was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed drawing and working puzzle books. Lavella has been a contributor to Father Flanagan now known as Boys Town.

Lavella was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband.

Lavella is survived by two sons, Jimmy Combest of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Mark Combest of St. Louis, Missouri, two daughters, Mary Grubb of Ellington, Missouri, Theresa Combest of Bunker, Missouri, two grandchildren, Darrell Combest of Bunker, Missouri, Kathleen Combest of Ellington, Missouri, one brother, Leonard D. Tripp of Ellington, Missouri, two sisters, Loretta Miller of Bismarck, Missouri, and Beverly Sue Williams of Maplewood, Missouri. Lavella will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Monday, September 12th 5 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Tuesday, September 13th 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Marvin Richards

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri