Zelia Leonard Springer's Obituary
Zelia Ann Leonard Springer, 81, of Richfield passed away March 25, 2021 in Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. A graveside service will be held at 3 PM on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Paul's Crossing Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Dusty Laney and Pastor Bo Sherrill officiating. The family will greet friends following the graveside service.
Born January 18, 1940 in Stanly County, NC she was the daughter of the late James Albert Leonard and Julia Poplin Leonard. She worked for over 26 years with Wiscassett Mills and later worked as a stocking clerk at Walmart in Albemarle. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church. She loved fishing and gardening and loving on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Vaden Malcolm "Chub" Springer Sr. in 2013. She is survived by daughter Cathy Sherrill and husband Mike of Mt. Ulla, Kristi Laton and husband Gary of Mt. Pleasant, and son Bud Springer of Kannapolis, brother James Leondard Jr. of Richfield, sisters Sue Swaringen of Albemarle and Becky Ingram of Richfield, three grandchildren Christopher Sherrill (Sarah), Pressley Laton (K. C. Banner), Taylor Springer, and three great-grandchildren Micah, Zachary, and Sawyer.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials to be made to Highland Baptist Church, 106 Highland Dr., New London, NC 28127 or to the Paul's Crossing Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 40461 Paul's Crossing Rd., Richfield, NC 28137.
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