Ms. Alean McCombs, 96, made a peaceful early morning departure into eternal rest with the Lord on December 2, 2025 at Hospice Wendover of Cleveland County. She was born on July 6, 1929 to the late Charlie and Gertha Taylor McCombs.

In addition to her parents, Alean was preceded in death by her daughter Rebecca McCombs; sisters Ruby Headen, Doretha McCombs, Easdale Toms, Christine Jackson, Annie Johnson, and Jennie James; and one brother Jay H. McCombs.

She leaves to cherish fond memories her children Sherry (Gene) Williams, Martha Merriweather, Michael (Janice) McCombs, Lynn (Larry) Adams, all of Shelby, NC and John (Amy) McCombs of Blacksburg, SC; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, December 12, 2024 at Bethlehem Temple Church, Grover, NC at 1:00 p.m. Burial took place at Sunset Cemetery in Shelby, NC.