Carol Antoinette Combs, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away November 24, 2020.

Carol was born in St. Charles, Mo. on July 15, 1943, the daughter of Pete and Odelein Schierding. Carol, a born and raised city girl came to MU for college, and met Roger Howard Combs of Harrisburg. They were married June 26, 1965, celebrating almost 55 years before Howard’s passing February 27, 2020.

Carol is survived by her brothers Norbert Schierding (Carol) and Joseph Schierding (Rose), nieces and nephews – Michael, Anne, Susan, Mary, Staci, and Brian, and their families; a daughter Christina Sharp (David), and a son Steven Combs (Carmen), of Harrisburg.  

Carol taught at Harrisburg Schools for 37 years, starting in high school, time in kindergarten, and many years as a sixth-grade teacher. She continued to sub after her retirement. Carol and Howard were senior trip sponsors, and continued to support senior classes and other activities throughout the years, buying raffle tickets, t-shirts, and dozens of cookies and cakes. Carol was instrumental in creating the elementary outdoor classroom, writing grants, serving on many committees, and participation in CTA and PTA, all for the improvement of education. Both Christina and Steve had the honor of calling her Mrs. Combs, as their sixth grade teacher. The 1989-90 Yearbook was dedicated to Carol.

Outside of teaching, Carol was a huge Cardinal baseball fan, was a proud MU graduate, cheered on the Harrisburg Bulldogs, and she and Howard loved just going for a ride to see where they ended up for supper. Carol lived for her grandchildren, spending countless hours playing board games, reading, playing catch, attending their activities, and fixing their favorite foods. Her grandchildren, Austin Horn, Jacob Sharp, Cade Combs, Shelby Sharp, Baylie Combs, Trace Combs, and Brody Combs, will cherish her memory.

In honoring her wishes, graveside services at the Harrisburg Cemetery will be held Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 1 p.m. Per Boone County Health Department mandate please use face masks and practice social distancing for the safety of others. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Harrisburg Elementary School for improvements to the outdoor classroom and may be sent to the Harrisburg Administration Building, 1000 S, Harris Street, Harrisburg, MO 65256. The family would love to hear stories/memories from you as well, at the same address. 

Condolences may be shared at www.carryager.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Carr-Yager Funeral Home, Fayette, MO.