Zona Jean Michael

Zona Jean Michael obituary, Mount Solon, VA

Zona Jean Michael

Upcoming Events

Apr

3

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Emmanuel Church of the Brethren

411 Emmanuel Church Road, Mount Solon, VA 22843

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.

Zona Michael Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service - Bridgewater on Mar. 30, 2026.
We gave our beloved Zona Jean Michael to the arms of Jesus on March 26, 2026. She was the beauty of our world; our brightest light. As a wife, mother, friend, and stranger, she poured her love into all of us, asking nothing in return. We mourn her deeply, yet "Blessed are they that mourn," and we are blessed. The love she gave is the love we carry forward, and her spirit is a following wind to us all.

She was born October 22, 1949, the daughter of the late Turner Custer and Jean Clark.

She was preceded in death by her elder brother, Daniel Wilson Custer.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Durwood Michael; her sons, Channing Fox and Travis Fox, and their wives, Melissa and Jodi; her stepchildren, Ashley Blackwell and her husband Jeremy, and Adam Michael and his wife Marguerite; her brothers, Gene Nicholas Custer, John Custer, and George Custer; and her grandchildren, who were the joy of her life, Gabriella Fox, Ethan Fox, Jack Fox, Adara Fox, Nathaniel Fox, Gemma Michael, Marley Michael, and Quinn Michael. They carry her heart into a bright tomorrow.

A memorial and celebration of Zona's life will be held at Emmanuel Church of the Brethren, 411 Emmanuel Church Rd, Mount Solon, VA 22843, at 2:00 PM on Good Friday, April 3rd, where Pastor Tim McAvoy of Victory Fellowship will be graciously hosted to officiate.

For floral tributes, the family recommends Cristy's Floral Designs & Flowers for local delivery to the service.

Cristy's Floral Designs & Flowers

610 N Main St, Suite G

Bridgewater, VA 22812

(540) 828-6291

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Zona's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Zona Michael's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Apr

3

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Emmanuel Church of the Brethren

411 Emmanuel Church Road, Mount Solon, VA 22843

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.