Zelda Mae Vandergriff
Funeral services for Zelda Mae Vandergriff, 88, Salem, Arkansas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 11, 2019 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Vandergriff passed away at 8:45 a.m., Monday, January 7, 2019 at NHC Healthcare.
She was born September 21, 1930, at Truman, Arkansas, to Hassel Peter Booth and Frankie Thelma Secrease Booth. Zelda attended the Staten and Salem, Arkansas schools. On June 21, 1947, she was married at Truman, Arkansas, to Earnie Ray Vandergriff, who preceded her in death in 1994. Mrs. Vandergriff worked at Baxter Lab for twenty-two years. She loved to work at home on the farm and being outdoors; she loved her family, friends, animals, God and country. Mrs. Vandergriff was very creative and enjoyed needlework, crocheting, woodworking, taxidermy, leatherwork and carpentry. She was baptized with her husband, Ray and was a Christian.
She is survived by one son, Hassel Vandergriff and wife, Alice, Moko, Arkansas; one sister, Ruby Kain, New Albany, Mississippi; one sister-in-law, Sue Booth, Salem, Arkansas; one uncle Harold Secrease, Ash Flat, Arkansas; one aunt, Wanda Lee Secrease, Harrisburg, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews; and her special pet dog, Teddy Bear.
Her parents, husband, one brother, Curtis Booth, one brother-in-law, Rupert Kain and several aunts, uncles and cousins, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the State Line Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to State Line Cemetery or Alzheimer Association and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
January 8, 2019 @ 5:09 pm
Hassel and Alice,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to the both of you upon the loss of Hassel’s Mother, Zelda.
Daily prayers and thoughts for the both of you. May God be with you all and bless you all as well.
In Christian Love,
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
January 17, 2019 @ 5:33 am
Thank you so much! We appreciate your kind words and friendship.
Sharon Cooper
January 9, 2019 @ 8:26 am
Hassel Ray & Alice I wanted you to know how much my Aunt Zelda meant to me. I never saw her while she was sick, so my memories of her are of a vibrant, loving, person to me and everyone she came in contact with! She always made me feel that I was the one and only person that mattered when I was with her as a child growing up. Much of what I do today is influenced by her personality. She was such a hard worker and loved people! I love her and am so appreciative of my time with her, it was nothing but wonderful memories! Prayers for you guys! LOVE YOU, your cousin Sharon!
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
January 17, 2019 @ 5:35 am
Your Aunt Zelda loved you and all her nieces and nephews very much. I am glad I came into the family when we were still having holidays all together – it was just like it was in my family when I was a kid. You are right; those are great memories! She is at peace now, and with the Lord and loved ones who have gone before. Love you guys!
Peggy S
January 9, 2019 @ 8:33 am
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you are finding comfort in family and friends. Something that soothes my heart is the beautiful Bible thoughts at Jeremiah 29:11,12. These verses remind us that God’s thoughts toward us are of peace and hope. Part of the hope is that we can see our loved ones again. Reading the Bible accounts of resurrections gives us a glimpse of the joy experienced on such occasions. I hope these thoughts can soothe your hearts also.
Sincerely,
Peggy
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
January 18, 2019 @ 4:34 pm
Thank you so much; we appreciate your love and support
Shelley Surface
January 9, 2019 @ 8:45 am
I am so sorry for you loss!!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!! Hold close to your heart all your special memories you have shared. Your Friend, Shelley
Jeff & Tracie
January 9, 2019 @ 5:49 pm
Hassel Ray & Alice, our heartfelt sympathies
Rest assured Aunt Zelda’s impact will last many many more years. My kids have already heard numerous stories of summer and winter trips to Moko! Truly memories that last a lifetime. May you find some peace even as you grieve. With love:
Jeff & Tracie K
+ Dustin & Megan, Kaytlyn & Acen, Lauren Blake, Leighanna
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
January 17, 2019 @ 5:45 am
Thank you so much; I sent a reply but my computer did something weird – so you might get two replies! Anyway, thank you so much for commenting, and for sending the beautiful flowers. Your Aunt Zelda loved her nieces and nephews very much. Those were great times when you guys would come up, especially for the holidays, and sometimes in the summertime. Love you guys!
Marvin/connie hardin
January 10, 2019 @ 7:02 pm
Hassel and Alice
So sorry for your loss and to let you know your family is in our prayers. Marvin and connie
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
January 17, 2019 @ 5:46 am
Thank you so much for your love and support; we appreciate you very much.