Emma Combs

Emma "Daisy" Combs, 85, of Jackson died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Feb. 21, 1917, in Neely's Landing, Mo., daughter of William H. and Magaleana Ann Schwettman Foeste. In 1935, she married Paul Wilson Eaves. He preceded her in death. In 1942, she married Edward Decker. He preceded her in death. In 1952, she married Morris L. Combs. He preceded her in death.

She worked as a cook on a riverboat, then worked for 25 years for National Vendors in St. Louis before retiring in 1982. She had lived in Cape Girardeau County since 1983.

Survivors include a son, Paul D. Eaves of Jackson; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, six sisters and two great-granddaughters.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Ford & Sons Mount Auburn Chapel.

Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel, with the Rev. Vernon Long officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.