Springfield, Massachusetts
Zela M. Otey SPRINGFIELD - "Phenomenal Woman" Springfield mourned the passing of a great legend on August 10, 2011. Ms. Zela was a family oriented woman of faith, well known for her community involvement, her love for God, her generous contributions towards youth enrichment or project...
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Kay,Shay,Rhonda and family,Your Mom the virtuous woman.The woman who taught me most of what I know today about being a good business woman.I remember her saying you have to be hungry to be successful.I just came back from a Georgia hairshow and I thought about the first time she brought us. I'll never forget her she'll forever be missed.Prayers will be in my heart for you all. Lots of Love Dy'Anne
Dy'Anne Barbee
August 13, 2012 | Chicopee, MA
Ms. Zela: I miss you. Love, Audrey
September 07, 2011
Kay,Shay and Rohnda,
Your mom may not be here in body but her spirit remains. Jennifer Hudson sings; Jesus promised me a home over there. Lean on His promises and hold the many memories of your mom. Ms. Zela always gave her words of encouragement and wisdom. The woman whom planted many seeds to cause those around her to continue to grow, to prosper and succeed. I witnessed her hard work. Ms Zela was an artist in many ways. A conquerer in all that she was able and capable of doing. A ...
Dy'Anne Bress
September 03, 2011 | Springfield, MA
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Ms. Zela Otey....she truly was one of the BEST hairdressers in Spfld. "To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With The LORD".
Tish Dawkins
August 27, 2011 | Pacolet, SC
To Shalandria,Cazania,Rhonda & the Family of Ms.Zela,
My prayers are with you always and what a wonderful woman! I thought of Tye Tribbet & Dietrick Haddon's songs "Well Done" after reading this obituary.
Michelle (Taylor) Jones
August 23, 2011 | Newport News, VA
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Carl Neal
August 20, 2011 | Springfield, MA
My condolences to the family of Ms. Zela, my prayers for God's comfort and peace are with you. Ms. Zela was an extremely hardworking, supremely talented, abundantly loving, fantastically classy, flawlessly fashionable woman and she will surely be missed by many. She was a blessing to all that she encountered.
Julia Jordan
August 19, 2011 | Springfield, MA
Shay, Kay and Rhonda:
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted (Matt. 5:4). Your mother was a true friend, I wish I had done a better job of keeping in touch.
Carol Sumler
August 19, 2011
Ms. Zela touched the lives and hearts of many. She was truly a soulful, talented, spirited woman who will be missed by many. To the family, know that you are in our prayers.
Diane
August 19, 2011 | Springfield, MA