Eleanor Carol Combs

Eleanor Carol Combs, age 85, of Reidsville, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1940, to the late James William Lee Wirt and Lucy Myrtle Eanes Wirt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Keith Combs and Homer Robert Sebastian; her daughter, Dianne Carol Stone; her brother, Bernard Wirt; and her sister-in-law, Elaine Wirt.

Eleanor was a member East Side Baptist Church. She worked for many years as a school bus driver, a role in which she took great pride and responsibility. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, sharing meals together, and giving of her time through her involvement with the Salvation Army. Family was central to Eleanor’s life, and she valued time spent with loved ones above all else.

Left to cherish her memory are son, Homer Robert Sebastian; her grandson who she raised as a son; Pete Stone (April); her grandchildren, Kimberly Clark and John Stone; her step-grandson, Stevie West; her step-granddaughter, Ann Jones; her great-grandchildren, Haylee Clark, Tanner Mayberry, and Kacey Mayberry (Ben); along with three step great-grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. She is also survived by special friends, Nancy Harrell, Doris Martin, Barbara Perry, and Cheryl Tudor.

A funeral service will be on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 2:00pm at Bassett Funeral Service Chapel with Preacher Gene Davis, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 1:00pm at Henry Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.bassettfuneralservice.com.

Bassett Funeral Service is honored to serve the Combs family.