Zell Ann Willis Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Zell Ann Willis (Mars Hill, North Carolina), who passed away on July 10, 2024 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Zell Ann Willis to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cleophus Ponder and Mae Ballard Ponder; her husband Perry; her son Bobby Willis; her grandson William Perry Willis; her son-in-law Rick Jenkins; and her siblings, Vera Ponder, Luealla Ponder, Orthella Ponder, Belvia Fox, Rellie Ponder, Dorothy Hamlin, Paul, Levi, Lloyd, Velt and Roscoe Ponder.
She is survived by: her children, Susie Jenkins, Jimmy Willis (Melanie) and Anthony Willis; her daughters-in-law, Cleta Willis and Rita Willis; her grandchildren, Jeff Willis (Christy), Jamie Starkey (Eldridge), Daniel Jenkins (Brandy), Josh Jenkins (Amanda), Cassandra Buckner (Brandon), Heidi Ashe (Chris), Joseph Willis (Shreena), Mitchell Willis (Ashley), Amanda Walker and Erin Wilson; and her granddaughter-in-law Bonnie Willis. She is also survived by twenty-three great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Zell's memory may be sent to: Upper Laurel Baptist Church, C/O Cemetery Fund, 9940 Hwy. 23, Mars Hill, NC 28754.
