Zane Ryman Mizell, 79, died in her home Friday, Oct. 12, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
She was born August 10, 1933 in St. Augustine, Fla., the daughter of Harold E. and Marion Jackson Ryman. She graduated from Ketterlinus High School in St. Augustine and Sullins College in Bristol, Tenn.
She was a housewife and active church member, as well as a gifted artist and craftsman. In 1970 she helped co-found North Carolina‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚Äö?묢s first Girl Scout troop for developmentally delayed young women.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Howard W. Mizell Jr.; daughters, Cindy Yarberry and husband Don Jacques of Helena, Mont., and Leslie Mizell of Greensboro; sister, Judy Z. Allen of St. Augustine; niece, Jordie Randall-Kirkwood Hudson of St. Augustine; and grandchildren Ellen and Cameron Yarberry.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church with The Rev. Linda Nye officiating. Fair Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Epiphany, 538 Henry St.; Eden, NC 27288 or to Hospice of Rockingham County, P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.
Please accept our deepest sympathy for you loss. Know that all of you will be in our prayers! Thank you for the honor and privilege of getting to know Zane and the family over the last couple of weeks. May God Bless you all and comfort you during this most difficult time.
Linda Smoak
Howard and family.....I am so sorry to hear of Zane's passing. My prayers are with you as you go through the next few days and weeks.
Carla Kennon
Please accept our deepest condolences for you loss. You are in our prayers!
Linda & Teresa & Joy
HOWARD:GINI AND I THINKING OF YOU. ZANE WAS A KIND AND GENEROUS PERSON. GINI THOUGHT SO MUCH OF HER. WE ARE SORRY WE ARE NOT ACROSS THE STREET FROM YOU. WE KNOW ZANE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED GINI AND HENRY FLEISHMAN
HENRY AND GINI FLEISHMAN
Howard, Thinking of you and your family and praying for God's arms to be around you during this difficult time. I remember Zane's gentle spirit and kindness during Epiphany's Harvest festivals. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Bob and Bonnie Enders
Bob and Bonnie Enders
Howard, Cindy and Leslie-- My thoughts and love are with you! Pat Moore
Pat Moore
howard,we will be keeping you and your family in our hearts and prayers during this time.you are in our thoughts.
wayne washburn and emma washburn
I remember Zane as the Mom of little Cindy and "Punkin" who always took the time to offer their somewhat frazzled dance teacher some kind words and a smile. Howard, Cindy, and Leslie, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Nancy Gardner Dwyer
Nancy Gardner Dwyer
While searching Sullins Alumni to update info, I am so sorry to find Zane's obituary. Zane had a lovely smile & was a wonderful classmate. My deepest sympathy to all the families in their loss of their loved one. Love & Prayers to all, A Sullins classmate
Douglas Ann Lewis Slusher
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