Helen Marie Combs A special angel was called home on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Helen was born in Cumberland, MD, on September 6, 1930. She was the daughter of John T. Hott and Tenny L. (Hott) Saville. At a young age, Helen's father passed and her mother married Forman Saville, who then became Helen's father. Helen is survived by, and was married to Ernie Combs for 71 years. They dedicated their lives to each other. Helen was preceded in death by a brother, Ferman "Junior" Saville. She is survived by son, Ernest "Gene" Combs, Jr. and wife Ellen. Helen was lovingly called Mom Mom by her grandchildren, Adam Combs (Kathleen), Kristie Thomas (Sean), Kaetie Combs (Johnny Markley); and great-granddaughters, Kylie and Makinlie Thomas, Ashlyn and Leah Combs, Taylor and Jordynn Markley. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Nines; brother, John Saville (Joyce); and sister-in-law, Pauline Saville (Merle Ray); as well as many nieces and nephews. Helen was a proud graduate of Fort Hill High School, class of 1948. Until a year ago, she was at the main gate to greet you and collect your ticket at FH football games. She was an active member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Cumberland, South Cumberland Business and Civic Association, Daughters of the Nile, and volunteered at the welcome desk at Memorial/WMHS hospital for over 25 years. She retired from the Allegany County Board of Education, after 25 years as a school bus driver, where she made many lifelong friends. Helen never met a stranger and was a friend to all. She always put others first and cared about them before herself. Visitation will be held at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, on Sunday, June 20, 2021, from 4 to 7 p.m. Celebration of Life will be held at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Humbird Street, Cumberland, on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 11 a.m. Visitors will be greeted beginning at 10 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Rocky Gap Veteran's Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Adam Combs, Sean Thomas, Johnny Markley, Mark Nines, Mike Nines, Jeff Nines, Rick Saville, and Joe Appel. A special thanks to all family and friends, Dr. Zaman, the other doctors and staff of 7 South, who cared for Helen. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 24 Humbird Street, Cumberland, MD 21502. Condolences may be left at www.ScarpelliFH.com