Alice Gay Case Combs, daughter of Clarence and Loretta Case was born November 18, 1935, at Couch, Missouri. She departed life and went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2025, at the age of 89, with her family gathered around her.
On March 20, 1956, she was united in marriage to Donald W. Combs at her parent’s home in Myrtle, Missouri. Donald passed away November 19, 2020.
She is survived by her sons, Randall Combs and wife Beckie of Alton, Missouri, Kendall Combs and Pat and Michael Combs and wife Sandy all of Branson, Missouri. Seven grandchildren, Ashley Stiles and husband Brett of Ozark, Missouri, Austin Combs of Alton, Missouri, Chris Combs and wife Molly of Rogersville, Missouri, Craig Combs and wife Bess and Carolyn Clark and husband Aaron of Branson, Missouri, Kayli Price and Dustin, Kelsey Howerton and husband Jared of Branson, Missouri. Also 20 great-grandchildren and her brother Winfred Case of Myrtle, Missouri.
Her mother and father, Clarence and Loretta Case, brother Charles Case and sister Jeanie Croney preceded her in death.
Alice stayed at home to care for her sons until they were all in school. Then she was a teacher’s aide for one year and a secretary to the principal for four years at the Thayer High School.
She and her husband moved to Ellsinore, Missouri in 1973 when Donald accepted the Presidents position at the Bank of Grandin. She then worked part-time at her sons’ stores as a clerk in Ellsinore and Grandin. She enjoyed helping and visiting with customers that came in.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, whom she dearly loved. She looked forward to the holidays when everyone gathered. She loved watching her grandchildren playing many sports, especially basketball games.
She accepted Jesus as her personal Savior at a young age of 13 and continued to live a dedicated life until the Lord called her home. She touched the lives of many people as she taught children’s Sunday School classes at Thayer Freewill Baptist before moving to Ellsinore where she taught an adult Ladies class for many years. She enjoyed studying her bible.
After retirement she and Donald moved to West Plains and joined United Freewill Baptist Church of West Plains. She will be remembered as a loving devoted Christian wife, caring mother, grandmother, neighbor, and friend to all. Now she has gone on to be with the Lord.
Special thanks to Shepherds View Assisted Living Facility for the care and love they gave to Alice Gay for the two years she lived there.
Memorial contributions can be made to the:
United Freewill Baptist Church
607 Lanton Road,
West Plains, Missouri, 65775
Services will be officiated by Gale Wooten and Dennis McGinley. Pallbearers will be Chris Combs, Craig Combs, Austin Combs, Aaron Clark, Dustin Price, Brett Stiles, and Jared Howerton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Molly Combs, Bess Combs, Ashley Stiles, Kayli Price, Kelsey Howerton and Carolyn Clark.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri.
Funeral Service will be on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be at the Thayer Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri
July 29, 2025 @ 10:36 am
I’m so sorry. Gay and I had a special bond. I didn’t get to see her as much as I would have liked after she moved to Alton but know that was the best place for her. I will truly miss her but know she is in a better place.
My sympathy to the family
Sherry Jones
July 29, 2025 @ 1:16 pm
A lovely lady! Blessed to have known her.
July 29, 2025 @ 8:40 pm
Becky my prayers are with your family. I know it is hard.
July 30, 2025 @ 2:07 pm
From Dennis and Cheryl Boggess:
Our thoughts and love sent to the Combs brothers and their families! We are so so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing! It’s really hard to let them go but God was waiting for her and so was your dad. Condolences to all your precious families.
Love Dennis and Cheryl Boggess
July 30, 2025 @ 3:34 pm
I always enjoyed visiting with my Aunt Gay… she had the best laugh, and was always smiling! We will miss her, but so thankful we will see her again in Heaven…Love, Pam, Kelly, Kaley, and Winfred
July 30, 2025 @ 5:19 pm
Sending you all hugs and prayers ❤️
July 30, 2025 @ 7:31 pm
Gay and Don were such wonderful friends to my parents. Truly special and godly people. Thankful to have known them. So sorry for your loss. Sending our sincere condolences.
August 1, 2025 @ 8:28 pm
Your mom was a great Christian lady and just a good person I always respected her. So sorry for your loss
David and Liz Reynolds
August 2, 2025 @ 9:18 pm
I just saw this….wasn’t aware of the services or I would’ve been there. Loved your mom and dad….they were amazing!
August 5, 2025 @ 2:24 pm
My Mom loved being in Mrs. Combs Ladies Sunday School Class at Ellsinore, MO First Baptist Church.
Mom learned a lot in their SS Studies & at home preparing for the lessons & memorizing Bible Verses. I attended SS Class w/Mom when back home visiting, & enjoyed Mrs. Combs teaching.
Mrs. Combs was such a friendly & nice Christian lady. I enjoyed meeting her. She was surprised Mom had a daughter! She thought at first, she only had 3 sons like her-she told me.
& My late folks, Aileen & Frank Carter, enjoyed going to church with The Combs.
So sorry to hear of her family’s great loss.