Joyce McCombs

October 9, 1937 - October 5, 2018

Joyce McCombs went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 5, 2018 at age 80. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 61 years, James McCombs; three children, Sulynn (Phil) Creswell, LuAnne (David) Hartley and Jay (Polly) McCombs; six grandchildren, Olivia Hartley, Kayla McCombs, Taylor Hartley, Josh Creswell, Kelsey McCombs, and Laura Grace Creswell; two brothers, Pat (Arlene) Pinkston and Johnny Mack (Sherry) Pinkston; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny & Verna Lee Pinkston and one sister, Diane Harkins. She was a lifelong member of Gardendale First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School in Children’s Ministry for many years and was very active in Women’s Ministry as well. She was a member of the Lydia Sunday School Class. She lived out her faith daily and was an example to those around her. Visitation will be Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Gardendale First Baptist Church North Campus with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m. Burial will be at Moncrief Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Gardendale First Baptist Church Mission Fund.