Eloise Dean Cumbaa Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Eloise Dean Cumbaa of Leland, Mississippi, born in Greenville, Mississippi, whose presence will be deeply missed. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Otho Dean and Geraldine Rousseau Dean of Leland, Mississippi.; her spouse Col. Noel Thomas Cumbaa; her brother Charles Otho Dean, Jr.; and her daughter-in-law Jennifer Coleman Cumbaa.
She is survived by: her sister-in-law Margaret Dean; her nieces and nephews, Charles Thomas Cumbaa (Maryileen), Geraldine Cumbaa Moak (Bobby) and Noel Dean Cumbaa (Gwin); and her grandchildren, Alex Cumbaa, Chelsea Cumbaa Nourse (Daryl), Drew Moak (Taylor), William Moak (Courtney), Noel Cumbaa (Mary Clair) and Lanie Cumbaa Bridewell (Andrew). She is also survived by thirteen great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, April 2nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (407 Main St, Greenville, MS 38701). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 2nd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Thursday, April 2nd 2026 at the Stoneville-Leland Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to Greenville Cypress Preserve Trust, P. O. Box 4243, Greenville, MS 38704 or First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1163, Greenville, MS 38702.
