Funeral Services for Mary Ruth Combs, Age 87 of Myrtle, Missouri will be held on Friday, July 17th, 2026 at The Carter Funeral Home, Thayer, Missouri, beginning at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 16th, 2026 at The Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 PM. Burial will be in The Myrtle Cemetery, Myrtle, Missouri.
Mary Ruth Sisk Combs, 87, of Myrtle, Missouri, entered her Heavenly home on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Mary was born on July 26, 1938, in Myrtle, Missouri, to Rev. Joseph and Meda Lorine Cantrell Sisk. On September 29, 1962, she married Charles Thomas Combs. Together they built a wonderful life, sharing many happy years until his passing.
Mary was a faithful member of Cotton Creek Free Will Baptist Church and, above all else, was a child of God. Her faith was the foundation of her life, carrying her through every season with strength, hope, and unwavering trust in the Lord. She lived her faith daily through her service to others, her love for her family, and the example she set for those around her.
Mary was an exceptionally talented seamstress. She worked for approximately twelve and a half years at the sewing factory in Thayer, Missouri, where her craftsmanship was admired by many. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, embroidery, and cross-stitch, making clothing for her children and creating countless handmade gifts that will be treasured by her family for generations.
Later in life, Mary continued her calling of serving others by working as a caregiver for Allen Supported Living until she was 80 years old. She was a very hard worker who never shied away from caring for others. Throughout her life, she lovingly cared for her mother, faithfully cared for her bedridden husband twenty-four hours a day for ten years, and helped raise two of her grandchildren. Through every challenge she faced, Mary remained steadfast in her faith, worked tirelessly, and never allowed life’s hardships to diminish her joyful spirit.
Mary never met a stranger. She had a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor that kept those around her laughing. She had a special gift for making everyone she came in contact with feel like part of her family, especially the caregivers she grew to love at Shepherd’s View Assisted Living. Her kindness, warmth, and genuine love for people will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Her greatest joy was her family. She cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, love, and strength.
She is survived by her children, Wayne Combs and Jackie of Couch, Missouri, and Athena Neptune and Dr. James Neptune of Springfield, Missouri; five grandchildren: Tonya Willard (Brandon) of Couch, Missouri, Adam Neptune (Hannah) of Littleton, Colorado, Tara McIntire (Kody) of Alton, Missouri, Sarah Neptune (Sam) of Ozark, Missouri, and Charli Roberts (Jake) of West Plains, Missouri; seven great-grandchildren: Alee Willard, Brayden Willard, Jordyn Willard, Tripp McIntire, Blakely Roberts, Ada Roberts, and Jack McIntire; sisters-in-laws Charlotte Veasman of Brinktown, Missouri, Rosemary Rowden of Camdenton, Missouri, and Sue Sisk of Myrtle, Missouri; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Thomas Combs; her parents, Rev. Joseph and Meda Sisk; her sister, Una Mae Estes; her brother, Henry Sisk; an infant brother; and sister-in-law Naomi Combs.
