Zelma B. Kennard of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at her home. A memorial service will be held 11:30 A.M. Thursday, August 21, 2014 at the Deepwater Baptist Church, Deepwater, Missouri. Private inurnment will be scheduled at a later date in the State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com

Zelma was born November 19, 1940 in Bates County, Missouri the daughter of William Henry and Joyce Elizabeth (Harmer) Holliday. Zelma was a "gypsy at heart." She loved to travel and live the "RV lifestyle." Zelma was a classy lady who was known for her beautiful smile. She never forgot a friend. Most of all, Zelma loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Deepwater Baptist Church. Zelma was strong in her faith and truly loved the Lord.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother and sister.

Survivors include her husband Bill of the home, her son, Rod (Lori) Kennard of Denver, Colorado, her daughter, Traci (Stephen) DelReal of Denver, Colorado, 4 sisters; Lois Johnson of Thayer, Missouri, Thelma McCuiston of Harrisonville, Missouri, Doris Stephens of Overland Park, Kansas, and Helen Chinn of Florida, and 5 grandchildren; Cody, Jacob, and Sean DelReal, and Nick and Meagan Kennard.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.