Rebecca Cumbie
April 6, 1929 — February 25, 2016
Ora Rebecca Williams Cumbie, 86, of Columbus, GA died February 25, 2016 at Magnolia Manor.
Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 with Reverend Judy Hay officiating.
Ora Rebecca Williams Cumbie was born on April 6, 1929 in Loachapoka, AL. As a young girl growing up in the country she loved being outdoors and was an avid horseback rider.
When she was a Senior at Auburn High School she met her husband, John Cumbie, (a Veteran World War II Combat Photographer) who was the yearbook photographer. When John took Rebecca's photo, he knew she was the one. They married on June 22, 1947.
Their first home was in Columbus, Georgia where they continued in the photography business specializing in weddings. It was also at that time that Rebecca worked with the Paratroopers at Fort Benning and became a licensed pilot. It was a dream and inspiration of hers to learn to fly some years after meeting the Tuskegee Airmen.
The family later moved to Mobile and Auburn, Alabama where they owned a truck stop and restaurant businesses.
After the passing of her husband Rebecca lived for the next eighteen years with her son, Donald. They enjoyed traveling through the U.S. and Europe.
She also enjoyed her visits with her daughter, Burney and husband, Jay, and their two sons, Jonathan and William in California, Alaska and Louisiana.
Rebecca enjoyed working in her yard and raising various animals. She had a wonderful personality and would charm many with her good stories.
Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
3874 Gentian Blvd.
Columbus, GA, 31907
Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 with Reverend Judy Hay officiating.
Ora Rebecca Williams Cumbie was born on April 6, 1929 in Loachapoka, AL. As a young girl growing up in the country she loved being outdoors and was an avid horseback rider.
When she was a Senior at Auburn High School she met her husband, John Cumbie, (a Veteran World War II Combat Photographer) who was the yearbook photographer. When John took Rebecca's photo, he knew she was the one. They married on June 22, 1947.
Their first home was in Columbus, Georgia where they continued in the photography business specializing in weddings. It was also at that time that Rebecca worked with the Paratroopers at Fort Benning and became a licensed pilot. It was a dream and inspiration of hers to learn to fly some years after meeting the Tuskegee Airmen.
The family later moved to Mobile and Auburn, Alabama where they owned a truck stop and restaurant businesses.
After the passing of her husband Rebecca lived for the next eighteen years with her son, Donald. They enjoyed traveling through the U.S. and Europe.
She also enjoyed her visits with her daughter, Burney and husband, Jay, and their two sons, Jonathan and William in California, Alaska and Louisiana.
Rebecca enjoyed working in her yard and raising various animals. She had a wonderful personality and would charm many with her good stories.
Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
Memorial Services
APR 6. 1:00 PM (EDT)
McMullen Funeral Home Chapel3874 Gentian Blvd.
Columbus, GA, 31907
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