Edith Salmon

Edith Combs Salmon age 85, of Rome passed away on Monday, June 6th, 2011 at Polk Medical Center.

A native of Floyd County, Mrs. Salmon was born on April 26th, 1926, the daughter of the late Richard B. "R.B." Combs and the late Edith Louise Brown Combs. She was a graduate of the Rome Girls High and attended the University of Georgia. Mrs. Salmon was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rome and prior to her retirement was associated with Bell South for 38 years.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard "Buz" Salmon and his wife , Sandra of Rome; 2 grandchildren, Richard Salmon, Jr. of Pearl, Miss. and Mary Beth Harbin of Richland, Miss.; 3 great-grandchildren also survive.

Private memorial and interment services for Mrs. Salmon will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Rome.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Church of Rome, 101 East 3rd Avenue, Rome, GA. or to the Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter, North Georgia Regional Office, 922 East Morris Street, Dalton, GA. 30721.

Fred Talley's Parkview Chapel is serving the family of Edith Combs Salmon.