Obituary of Zelma Hale

Services for Zelma Jay Hale, 87, of Lubbock, TX, and formerly of Abernathy, TX, were held at 10:00 am Monday, June 11, 2012, in the Abernathy First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ted Campbell officiating. Burial followed in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home and Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. The family received friends at Abell Funeral Home on Sunday from 4 pm until 5 pm. Mrs. Hale died Monday, June 4, 2012, at her home in Lubbock, TX. Zelma was born June 6, 1924 in Roby, TX to Clifton Marion and Clara (Neeley) Jay. She married John Wayland Hale on April 14, 1946 in Roby after graduating from Roby High School and attending McMurry College. John preceded her in death May 4, 1999. The Hale's moved to Abernathy in 1954 from Houston, TX to begin John's dental practice. Zelma became involved in the 1935 Study Club, Book Club and the Bridge Club. She was a longtime member of the Abernathy First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the choir. She was also a member of the Hillcrest Country Club where she was an active member of the Women's Golf Association. Zelma moved to Lubbock in 2004. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Clyde Jay and Joe Jay and 3 sisters, Lora Mae Pollard, Helen Springer and her twin sister, Thelma Stuart. She is survived by a son, Pat Hale and wife Nancy of Dallas, TX, a grandson, Chris Hale and wife Isadora of Tucson, AZ. and their children Summer and Chloe, one granddaughter, Amanda Degard and husband Chris of Dallas, TX. She is also survived by her 2 step grandchildren, Thomas Hammer and Nancy Owen and husband David and their children Grace and Doug , all of Dallas, one sister, Robbie Carlton and husband Paul of Glendale, CA., sister-in-law Kathryn Jay of Rowlett, TX., brother-in-law Sam Hale of Lubbock and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be sent to Legacy of Love Hospice, 125 Marshal Howard Blvd, Littlefield, TX 79339 or to the Home Instead Senior Care, 1010 Slide Rd., Lubbock, TX 79416. Abell Funeral Home