Barbara Combs Cottrell Obituary
We announce the death of Barbara Combs Cottrell (Jonesville, North Carolina), who passed away on August 19, 2026, at the age of 72. Barbara will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Combs Cottrell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jerry Donald "Don" Combs and Della Mae Davis Combs; her husband Rommie "Dink" Childress; her son Gary Dwayne Childress; her daughter-in-law Montine Driver Childress; and her nephew Chad Daniel Cook Swaim.
She is survived by: her children, Gerry Childress (Kayla) and Renee Johnson; her grandchildren, Olivia Childress, Ryan Childress (Rebecca), Dylan Childress, Morgan Johnson, Kolby Easterling and Kyle Easterling; her great grandchildren, Lily Johnson, James Childress and Joseph Childress; her sister Renita Swaim (Richie); her close friend Kamia Barker; and her pet Macy Grace.
