Zelma A. Latham Obituary (1911 - 2009)

Zelma A. Latham, 98, of Decatur, formerly of Pana, died Monday February 2, 2009 in Lincoln Manor, Decatur. She was born January 2, 1911 in Dry Point Township in Shelby County, IL, the daughter of Otto and Nellie Hart Askins. Zelma had lived in Lakewood as a child, graduating from Tower Hill High School. She then moved to Pana, where she was a member of the Pana First Church of the Nazarene from 1946 until 1982, when she moved to Decatur. She then became a member of the West Side Church of the Nazarene, Decatur, which was a big part of her life, along with her family. Zelma was also a member of the Tune Twisters Kitchen Band while living in Decatur. She retired from the Secretary of State's office, and then was a homemaker. She loved to crochet make afghans for her family. Zelma married Cecil Kay in 1933 and he passed away in 1971. She then married Rev. E.L. Latham in 1981, and passed away on June 24, 1986. Zelma is survived by her daughter: Janet Hendricker husband Larry, Decatur, IL; step daughter: Elaine Neale husband John, Broomfield, CO; grandsons: Jeffrey Hendricker, Clinton, IL; Gregory Hendricker wife Michelle, San Jose, CA; Ryan Hendricker wife Julie, Hilliard, OH; step grandson: Steven Neale, Broomfield, CO; great grandchildren: Jessa Jordan Hendricker; Kendall Seth Hendricker; Matthew Hendricker. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; 1 granddaughter-in-law, Judy Hendricker. The family would like to say a special thank you to Heartland Nursing Home Lincoln Manor staff, Dr. Richard DiLorenzo, SIU Family Physicians, Dr. Charles Ellington Dr. Yi Zhou. Funeral Information Funeral services will be Thursday, February 5, 2009 in West Side Church of the Nazarene, Decatur at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Lyle Artman Rev. Mike Tapscott officiating. A graveside committal service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Linwood Cemetery, Pana. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in West Side Church of the Nazarene, Decatur.