Scottie Jean Combs Obituary
Our beloved mother, Scottie Jean Bailey Combs, returned to the loving arms of her parents on October 4, 2023 in Winchester, Kentucky. Mom was born February 3, 1944 to Jack C. Bailey and Marlyn Olsen Bailey in Emery, Emery County, Utah.
Mom was raised and lived her adult life in Kentucky. She started her career at Bell South as a Long Distance Operator, eventually moving up to Regional Manager. During the 1970's she was honored as a Kentucky Colonel. She retired the day after her son, Jack, was born.
Upon retiring she took in several foster children for many years. For each child she kept a photo album, which was given to them when they went to their forever home.
Scottie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ is Latter-Day Saints, where she held many callings.
Scottie is survived by her 4 children: Jack Martin (Ashley), Richmond; James Monroe (Christy) Aransas, TX; Jessica Marlyn, Winchester; and Nickolas Andrew, Williamsburg. She has 8 grandchildren. She was married to Charles Dempsey Combs Senior for 42 years.
Scottie is preceded in death by her parents and 2 children: Sarah Triplett Combs and Charles Dempsey Combs Jr.
We will have a celebration of life open house at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 800 Harkins Drive, Winchester, KY on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
