Rosalie Combs (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Rosalie Combs, 89, passed away surrounded by family, Tuesday evening, March 21, 2023, at her home in Fair Play, Missouri. Rosalie was born to Fred and Lucy (Miller) Currie on June 13, 1933, in Fair Play, Missouri.
Rosalie married the love of her life, Roy Higginbotham and were wed until his passing. To this union, two sons were born, Bobby Dale and Donald Gene. Later, she fell in love with and married Joe Combs and the two were together until his passing.
Rosalie was a wonderful homemaker and worked for Oxford home care until she retired. She served many families in need of the help she provided.
Rosalie loved and enjoyed her family. Her favorite activities always revolved around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She went to ball games and other sporting events to support them. When they came over to see her she would often bake cookies or a cake just for them. She loved her family with all her heart.
Rosalie is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lucy Currie, her husband Roy Higginbotham, her husband Joe Combs, her son Bobby Higginbotham, and her two brothers, Leo and William Currie.
Rosalie is survived by her son Don Higginbotham, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and caring friends.
Graveside services for Rosalie will be held Friday, March 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Akard Cemetery in Fair Play, Missouri.
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