Zelda Zirkle George 1918-2005 Obituary
Zelda George, 87, a resident of Hillside Drive in Norton, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. at her residence. She had been in failing health for the past 10 years; however, her condition had become critical within the past week.
Born March 13, 1918, in Cassity, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Blanche Chewning Zirkle.
On June 6, 1936, she was united in marriage to Wilmer “Bill” George, who preceded her in death April 4, 1981.
She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Schoonover and husband, Gerald, of Niles, Ohio, and Joyce Fowler and husband, Ed, of Warren, Ohio; two sons, Wilmer “Tim” George and wife, Mary, of Belington and Richard “Rick” George and wife, Mary, of Norton; one sister, Leota Matzhower of Baltimore, Md.; and two brothers, Clatus Zirkle and wife, Louise, of Norton and French Zirkle and wife, Elenor, of Coalton. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren, 10 stepgreat-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were three sisters, Gertrude Smith, Irene Watering and Lorce Zirkle; and five brothers, Narl, Ira, Ralph, Harley and Ben Zirkle.
Zelda was a homemaker and she loved gardening, flowers and quilting. She attended Norton Community Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will remain in the hearts of those who loved her forever.
Friends will be received Friday after 6 p.m. at F.E. Runner Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Runner Chapel.
The Rev. Doyle Rider of Weaver Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Interment will follow at Mountain State Memorial Gardens in Gilman. F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Zelda George.
Zelda Zirkle George 1918-2005 Obituary
