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Zelma O'Neal
ZELMA O'NEAL
Cedar Rapids
Zelma P. O'Neal, a resident of the Solon Care Center, died there Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5.
Survivors include a daughter, Susanne O'Neal; a son, Larry, and a daughter-in-law, Jackie O'Neal, all of Cedar Rapids. She also is survived by nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; three sons, Richard, Keith and Randall; three brothers, six sisters and one grandson.
Zelma was born Nov. 4, 1916, in Mercer County, Mo., the daughter of Calvin and Mary Landis Longfellow. She married Howard O'Neal on May 22, 1933, in Missouri. Howard passed away in 1989.
Zelma worked in sales at Armstrong's department store for over 13 years, retiring in 1981.
She enjoyed cooking, sewing and going out to eat, especially to the Amanas. Her greatest joy, however, was the time spent with friends and her beloved family.
Zelma's memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her. She will be greatly missed.
Memorial donations may be given to Hospice of Mercy.
Please leave a message or tribute to the Zelma's family on the web page, www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.
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