Graveside service for Mrs. Zela McDougal, age 89 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at Prospect Cemetery with Bro. Jim Black officiating. Burial will be beside her husband Richard Simmons. Mrs. McDougal passed away Thursday night in Donalson Care Center.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. McDougal was the daughter of the late Frank and Lucy Osborne Towry, former employee of Serbin Fashions and a member of the Park City Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons Rickey Simmons and Doug Elliott both of Fayetteville, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, two great-great -grandchildren and sister-in-law Mary Towry.
Mrs. McDougal was preceded in death by infant daughter, Elizabeth Elliott, sisters Tina Mae Cowan, Dot Mason and brothers Herman and Dillard Towry.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society
.
Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of Mrs. Zela McDougal.
6 Comments To "Zela McDougal"
#1 Comment By LYNN AND MARCELLA SCOTT On January 11, 2013 @ 6:29 pm
WITH SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF MS. ZELA. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL.
MARCELLA AND LYNN SCOTT
#2 Comment By Peggy G. Bevels On January 11, 2013 @ 8:53 pm
Sending my deepest sympathy on the loss of Mrs. Zela. I will keep your family in my prayers.
In Christian Love,
Peggy Bevels
#3 Comment By Rita On January 12, 2013 @ 2:43 pm
Ricky, Doug and Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Ms. Zela. Martha, Mother and I enjoyed living next door. We have fond memories of your Mom and coming over to play ball and games.
#4 Comment By jill darnell On January 12, 2013 @ 3:31 pm
Ricky,Doug and Family Our deepest sympathy on the loss of mrs. zela. She was precious to all of our family. Dorothy jean parks, Jamie,Jill,and Joy Our prayers will be with you all.
#5 Comment By Debbie White Taylor On January 15, 2013 @ 3:37 pm
Rickey and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, may you find comfort knowing she is now at peace. She was such a joy and I will remember her always when I cared for her at Donalson and her love to dance. May God Bless.
Debbie Taylor
#6 Comment By Joan Osborne Ables On January 16, 2013 @ 9:24 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. Love