Evelyn L. Patton

Evelyn Louise (Peffer) Patton, 81, of Gaithersburg, Maryland died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in Gaithersburg.

Mrs. Patton was born in 1932 in Winchester, VA, the daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia Peffer. She was employed at Holiday Inn/Days Inn in Kernstown, VA as an assistant manager, retiring after 42 years of service. She was a member of Blue Ridge Grace Brethren Church.

Her husband, Blair Moyer Combs, Sr., preceded her in death in September, 1993.

Surviving are two sons, Blair Moyer Combs, Jr., and wife, Debi, of Frederick, MD and Kevin Eugene Combs and wife, Linda, of Berryville, VA; a daughter-in-law, Amy Minnich, of Martinsburg, WV; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; three great, great grandchildren and a brother, William Hunter Peffer of Richmond, VA.

Mrs. Patton was preceded in death by a son, Randolph Wilson Combs; two sisters, Colleen Walker and Elaine McFarland, and a brother, Clarence L. Peffer, Jr.

The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel with Pastor Darrel Taylor officiating.  Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Frederick County, VA.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Combs, Travis Combs, Andy Stieringer and Chris Kesner.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Grace Brethren Church, 1025 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester, VA 22602.

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