BORN

1923

DIED

2016

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Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service - Kirkersville

285 East Main Street

Kirkersville, Ohio

Zora Willis-Lopez Obituary

Zora B Willis-Lopez

ETNA: A funeral service celebrating the life of Zora B. Willis-Lopez, 92, of Etna, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2016, in the chapel of the Kirkersville home of HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, with her grandson, Terry Nestor as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Kirkersville Cemetery.

Zora died peacefully at her home on Wednesday afternoon, June 8, 2016, with her family at her side. She was born in Clintwood, Va., on November 12, 1923, the daughter of the late Ralph and Sue (Phipps) Beverly. She taught school for over 40 years, including first grade in the Pataskala Elementary School for over 25 years, touching the lives of many children and their families.

A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by her children Ken (Sandra) Willis, Connie(David) Moody, Karen(William) Germani, David (Pam) Lopez, Edward (Tammy) Lopez, Bill (Rosa) Lopez; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Kenneth K. Willis and Edward F. Lopez, two of her children Karl Willis and Patricia McDaniel, and two brothers.

The family will receive friends on Friday Evening June 10, 2016 from 5 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home, 285 East Main St. in Kirkersville, and again on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m.

HOSKINSON Funeral and Cremation Service, Kirkersville, is honored to care for Zora and her family.

Published by Advocate from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10, 2016.
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My husband and I met Zora in 2012. She was a wonderful happy person that loved life and her family. We connected during my search for Beverley family members from Clintwood VA. She was the cousin of my husbands Dad Thelmer Lee Beverley who died in 1973. She loved talking about the family and her kids from school. We were so glad to know such a wonderful person. We are so sad to hear she is gone. Our condolences to the Willis and Lopez families.

Joanne Beverley

January 15, 2017

The candles she lit in each and every child she taught will glow in her memory into eternity.

kathy adler

December 27, 2016

Olivia Merckle

June 19, 2016

There's always that person that has touched your life that you expect to live forever. Mrs Lopez was that for me. I was her little Suzy-Q and I loved her dearly. I hope that she knew how much of an impact she made on so many young lives. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Susan McKay-Kidd

June 10, 2016

I have always held this amazing lady close to my heart. I have for many years loved her like a second mom and thought of her fondly. When we were neighbors on York Road...she used to let me visit with my "Fun with Dick and Jane " Reader. She let me read to her. I could stay as ling as I wanted. She made so many memories and touched so many lives. Im sure shell live on forever in our memories. Until we meet again beautiful lady.

Peggy Fairchild Rhodes

June 10, 2016

She was my most favorite teacher, I am so sad to hear of this :(, myself and my best friend Andy Crukshank were her "red headed pistols", she will surely be missed, but she left me with some of the best memories of my grade school years that I remember fondly still to this day, and will remember for the rest of my life.

Douglas Ward

June 10, 2016

Zora loved life so much! She loved her family and her school family. She always went above and beyond for her students and shared wonderful news about her family with her co-workers.She was so proud of you all! She was one of those natural born teachers! She had the patience of a saint and was a tremendously respected staff member of Southwest Licking Schools. Teaching was such a wonderful part of her life. I will always remember her smile and kind words!
Kathy and Bruce Ashcraft and Family

Kathy Ashcraft

June 10, 2016

Joe and I want to send our condolences on your loss. I know Nannie will be greatly missed. Sending prayers and love.

Joe and vicky Dennis

June 10, 2016

I will.miss you Nan

Kathryn Luck

June 10, 2016

Back in the 80's you could request a SPECIAL teacher for your child. In Mrs. Lopez' case, the request had to be made very early. Her class filled quickly. She saw the value in EVERY child. She taught them to read, pulled their teeth, loved them and followed their progress throughout their school years. God blessed us with a "once in a lifetime" teacher. I will always be.....a grateful parent.

Linda Dalgarn

June 10, 2016

Linda Dalgarn

June 10, 2016

The world has lost a GREAT lady. RIP Zora

Steve Porteus

June 10, 2016

Such a special soul. Reading all of the loving messages tells us all what a legacy she leaves in so many of us here on this old earth. We are all the better for knowing and loving this precious woman.

Donna Stoneking

June 10, 2016

She was my most memorable teacher in school. Taught me to read, I remember she used to give a dime for each book we read. I also remember she called me her belt from the frequent hugs I used to give her to which she always returned. Glad she was able to live a long life. May she rest in peace.

Trevor Chambers

June 9, 2016

Mrs. Willis was my favorite teacher throughout my school years. I was able to stay up with my class and graduate on time all because of her. We kept in touch though the years and saw each other every now and then. She would talk to my mom and always asked her how I was and how my daughter was. She even mailed my daughter books when she was little. She will be greatly missed! RIP my sweet first grade teacher and friend until we meet again.

Tina (Suttle) McCrae

June 9, 2016

I will always remember her smile and the best hugs! RIP Mrs. Lopez. Blessed to have had you as a teacher and family friend,

Brian Higgins

June 9, 2016

Jennifer McGee-Cooper

June 9, 2016

Mrs. Lopez is a fixture of my childhood, as she taught my siblings in addition to myself. She took personal time to participate in my life, well after I left Pataskala Elementary, including when I graduated. She is one of the reasons I became an educator myself. I will forever work to be to my students what she was to me. The world is a more beautiful place because of Mrs. Lopez.

June 9, 2016

Oh my sweet Nanny! You will be missed more than you will ever know! I know you are looking down on me and with me forever and ever. I am so happy to spend the last 2 years taking care of you and having you here with me everyday until the end! You were more than my great grandma, you were my rock, the person that kept me dreaming, and the person that held me when I needed a shoulder to cry on! I love you more than a busel and a peck!

Forever your sweetheart!

Katherine Chenault

June 9, 2016

Mrs. Lopez had our little girl, Jill in first grade. She was a wonderful and caring teachers. I am sure she has had an impact in many ways on all of her students. Our love to all of her family. RIP Mrs. Lopez

Joyce Jones

June 9, 2016

Rest in Peace Nan!!

Drema Harrison

June 9, 2016

Mrs. Lopez was one of a kind. When I was in the hospital, she called me to see how I was doing. She was a mother to all. I was glad to have had her as a teacher and as a friend.

June 9, 2016

My first grade teacher - she used to give us a dime for every book that we read. It inspired me to read more and I still love to read. Condolences to the family

Julie Rutherford

June 9, 2016

My first grade teacher and my favorite teacher from elementary school. Mrs. Lopez had the kindest heart, was so patient, and was a great mom away from home.

Holly (Pella) Taylor

June 9, 2016

We loved Mrs Lopez. One of our favorite teachers. I'm so sorry for your family's loss. She was a wonderful lady who will be missed.

Mary McKay

June 9, 2016

My first grade teacher... she was one of the greats!
The Lord has received an angel.

Vicky Allen - Martie

June 9, 2016

I spent 2 years with her back in 1st grade. She put a lot of energy teaching me. RIP

James Schone

June 9, 2016

Mrs. Willis was my daughter Lisa's first grade teacher. She loved her kids in her class . She gave a dime for each tooth she pulled and allowed the kid to get the dime from her desk . She was lovely person inside and out. RIP, Mrs. Willis It was my pleasure knowing U.

Tudy Toney

June 9, 2016

Zora was the most caring, loving and compassionate person who I was blessed to have as my teacher and friend. Zora would go over and beyond to help teach a child the love of reading and learning. The world was a better place with Zora in it.

Kim (Ewing) Kohler

June 9, 2016

Mrs. Willis was my 1st grade teacher. I let her pull my teeth so I could get that nickel she would tape to the top of the tooth that she wrapped in a napkin so we would lose it. She was more than a teacher to all her students. RIP Mrs. Willis. I will never forget you!

Tina Smith-Holbrook

June 9, 2016

Mrs. Willis was without a doubt my favorite teacher, I was in her first - first grade class at Pataskala Elementary. She quickly became a family friend, later Mrs. Lopez taught my son as a first grade student, retiring just the year before my daughter was in 1st grade. She attended Birthday parties, pulled many, many baby teeth and always had a hug for young & old students. She enriched so many young lives, we will always hold her loving memories in our hearts.

Janet (Searls) Conaway

June 9, 2016

Zora was "momma" to many, not only to her vast immediate family, but to many others. Her legacy of unconditional love is rich and will live on through all the lives she touched. I am blessed to call her Friend. See you on the other side Dear Lady.

Jane Hanson

June 9, 2016

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