Sylvia Savoy Combs

Memorial services will be held Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:00 am in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Sylvia Combs, who passed away on June 5, 2026 at her residence. She was 89 years old. The Very Reverend Chester Arceneaux, V.F., rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, will conduct the service. Diane Ducote and Hayli Gilley will be the lectors.

Visitation will be held Friday morning prior to the service between the hours of 8:00 - 10:00 am.

Sylvia is survived by her two children, Rhonda Combs Guillory and Frank (Julie) Breaux; five grandchildren, Courtney Larke, Cadi Forrester, Danielle Breaux, Elliot Breaux, and Hayli Gilley; and four great-grandchildren, Finn Larke, Barron Larke, Reese Forrester, and Jett Forrester.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton "Mouse" Combs; one daughter, Donna Sarver; one sister, Alice Hebert; and one grandson, Cody James Otterstatter. 

Sylvia was a native of Breaux Bridge and resident of Lafayette for most of her life. She worked at First National Bank as an administrative assistant until her retirement after 30 years of service. She loved cooking for her family and playing bourree with friends. She will be dearly missed. 

Memorial contributions can be made in Sylvia's name to the Carmelite Monastery, 1250 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501.

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