Betty Cumbow Bales Obituary
The passing of Betty Cumbow Bales of Bristol, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 2, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Betty Cumbow Bales to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James W. Helton and Rosa V. Mitchell Helton; her husbands, James R. Cumbow and Preacher Larry T. Bales; her stepdaughter Sheri Osborne; and her grandson Garrett Cumbow.
She is survived by: her sons, Alan Cumbow (Darra) of Kingsport, Mike Cumbow (Holly) of Elizabethton and Tim Miller (Karen); her grandchildren, Kristen Barlow (Shane), Chadin Cumbow (Tabitha), Noah Cumbow and Nathanael Cumbow (Debra); her great grandchildren, Maela Cumbow, Madeline Cumbow and Maddox Cumbow; her stepchildren, Vicki Watson (Bobby), Jeanie Birmingham (Matt), Donna Shupe (Langley) and Jeff Bales (Tammy); her sister-in-law Sandy Helton; and her sister Edna Ferguson. She is also survived by eight step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, March 8th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Oak Hill Funeral Home (800 Truxton Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660). A funeral service was held on Sunday, March 8th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, March 10th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Oak Hill Memorial Park (800 Truxton Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660).
