Zona Hallums Ladd
- Easley
Mrs. Zona Hallums Ladd, 94, formerly of 201 West B Avenue, wife of the late R.L. Ladd, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Majesty Health and Rehabilitation, Easley.
Born in Anderson County, a daughter of the late Wesley and Dora Collins Hallums, Mrs. Ladd worked for the Grantham family for forty years prior to which she worked for the family of L.R. Poole. She is known by many people for keeping chiildren at the Easley Bowling Alley. She was a lifelong member of Easley Union Baptist Church where she was a former deaconess, usher and member of the Missionary Auxillary. Mrs. Ladd was also a member of the White Rose Garden Club.
Surviving are a son, Terry Smith (Cynthia) of Easley; step-son, Reginald Ladd (Elenor) of Atlanta; a son raised in the home, Andrew Ladd (Wendy) of Charlotte; two sisters, Pearlie Gamble of Greenville and Sylvia Jones of Easley; special daughter, Dottie Grantham of Easley; her God-daughter, Betty Jo Gambrell of Easley; eighteen grandchildren, forty-three great-grandchildren and twenty-two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Ladd was predeceased by a daughter, Barbara Johnson; and by two brothers and seven sisters.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday at Easley Union Baptist Church with Rev. C.L. Cruell officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
The body is at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown and will be placed in the church at 1:00 PM Friday.
The family is at the home of Terry and Cynthia Smith, 204 Fern Street, Easley, SC 29640.
"With grateful hearts, we express appreciation for all the acts of kindness extended to our family during our loss. We are humbled by your thoughtfulness" The Ladd Family
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.