Zelda E. Garrett
Zelda E. Garrett, 96, of Springfield died at 10:00 pm, Friday, March 25, 2016 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. She was born on September 13, 1919 in Woodford County, IL to Charles and Mary (Von Behren) Funk. Zelda was raised in Minonk, IL.
She married Francis R. Garrett in 1949 and he preceded her in death on April 17, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Louise Cunningham.
Surviving are two daughters, Jerrilynn (Fred) Spada of Montrose, CO and Mary Michele (Pat) McGrath of Springfield; one son, Bruce (Debra) Garrett of Springfield; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Zelda was a resident of Springfield since 1958 and was a retired school teacher.
Visitation: 2 – 4 pm, Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 4:00 pm, Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Staab Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Harmon officiating. Burial will be at
Camp Butler National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lewis Memorial Christian Village.
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Barb Long posted on 3/31/16
Michele, Our condolences to you and your family at this sad time God Bless all of you. Barb and Rich Long Chatham,Il.