Hilda Lavania Costine Combee's Obituary
Hilda Lavania Costine Combee, 75, of Polk City, passed away on September 18, 2021 at home surrounded by family.
Hilda was born in Lakeland to Roscoe and Celia Costine on November 5, 1945. She went to school at Lakeland High School. She married Terry E. Combee on December 31, 1965. She worked as a Medical Assistant for both Dorman Pediatrics and Watson Clinic for a combined total of nearly 40 years. She loved her family, livestock and gardening.
Hilda is preceded in death by her Father Roscoe, Mother Celia, Brothers - Elwin Costine, Nathan Platt, Ray Costine, Dick Costine and Sisters - Bernice Buchanon, Martha Lee Costine, Velma Tidwell, Margie Rehberg, Lenora Huckabay and Lois Bowden.
Hilda is survived by Husband - Terry E. Combee, Son - Lyle Combee (Jennifer & Christine Pettys), Granddaughters - Hannah, Rebekah, and Bethany Combee, Brother - Earlow Costine (Mary Helen), and Sister – Marie Smith, Sister In -Laws – Ruth Platt and Betty Costine, Daughter in love – Debbie Combee Hickox, many loved In-Laws, Nieces, and Nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, September 24th at 10:00am, followed by services at 11:00 am. Faith Baptist Church 8550 Sr 33 North.
Arrangements are by Gentry Morrison North.
Flowers can be sent to Gentry Morrison North or Faith Baptist Church
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