Wanda Combs Beverly

Wanda Fay Combs Beverly, 84, of Hazard, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2021. She was born March 13, 1937 to the late Ollie Sebe and Bertha Smothers Tyler. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Marcus Combs, and second husband, Richard Lee Beverly. Wanda is survived by her children: William Marcus “Bill” Combs, Jr. and his wife Teresa of Cape Coral, Florida; Cheryl Ann Marsh and her husband Richard A. Marsh of Fort Worth, Texas; Margaret Susan “Susie” Oliver and her husband Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver of Jackson, Tennessee; and Jennifer Dianne Caudill of Nicholasville, Kentucky. Wanda had nine wonderful grandchildren, Angela (John) Holbrook, Ashlee (Steven) Bell, Aaron Marsh, Callie (Zach) Bearden, Lizzy Marsh, Austin Caudill, Katie Thacker, Andrew Caudill, and Andrew Thacker. She was also blessed with eleven great grandchildren, Hope Holbrook, Cameron Holbrook, Connor Holbrook, Elizabeth Bell, Lilly Bell, Isaiah Bell, Hudson Bell, Braxton Bell, Betsy Bearden, Oliver Bearden, and Jensen Caudill. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ed Holland, Charles Holland, Ruby Bolin, Gene Tyler, Don Tyler, Gatha Couch, and Glenn Tyler. She is survived by her brothers Ernie Tyler of Michigan and Jimmy Tyler of Georgia. Beyond her large family, there are scores of extended family and friends who loved her deeply because of how well she loved them. She was loved as Wanda, Sis, Mama, Aunt, Nanny, and Nana. Serving others fueled her life and brought her joy. She was passionate about her family. She dearly loved her siblings. She cared for her sister Ruby for many years after a tragic accident left her disabled. Wanda was the center of the family gatherings. Her early years working at Gross’s Steakhouse brought her so much pleasure because she helped provide financially for her family. She and her husband, Marcus, owned the Montgomery Ward Catalog Agency serving the community of Hazard. Later, she managed Alexander’s Boutique with the owner, Marty Alexander. Marty, Lisa, and Megan became part of her family. She was also engaged in the community through political activities including running for office, precinct election officer, and supporting her husband’s campaigns. She loved her neighbors and friends and offered to feed everyone who came by her house on Broadway. She loved sports. She could throw a ball like no other, earning the nickname “Peg.” She loved attending sporting events to watch her children, where she always enthusiastically cheered them on. A celebration of life for Wanda Beverly will be held on Saturday, April 17 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Hazard. The church will include a Facebook live link on the day of the service for those who cannot attend in person. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to First Baptist Church of Hazard in her honor. Hazard, Kentucky

March 13, 1937 - April 9, 2021

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Bernice Spare

April 22, 2021

Wanda was such a good neighbor! We loved to sit on the front porch on Broadway. May you Rest In Peace.

Su Baird Gayhart

April 15, 2021

My heart is broken with, and for, each and every family member and friend. I made so many wonderful memories with this family on Deaton Street and on Broadway, throughout my childhood, while spending time at the Combs house with my best friend Cheryl. Wanda was a secon... Continue Reading