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Zelma Chance Obituary

CHANCE, ZELMA E. - formerly of Claxton, TN and New Jersey, passed away November 5, 2011 at NHC Fort Sanders. Preceded in death by husband, Leon; parents, Henry P. and Molly Thomas Jackson; brothers, Rufus, Otto Harrison and Henry Tony Jackson; sisters, Mary Gadson, Louisa Moore, and Pearl Wilkerson. Survivors, sisters, Katherine Scott and Ivalina Martin; sister-in-law. Mildred Jackson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A special thanks to NHC nursing staff. Family will receive friends, 3:30-4:00 p.m., Friday at Jarnigan's Chapel; funeral service, 4:00 p.m., Rev. Cedric Jackson, officiating. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary www.jarnigansmortuary.com

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Published by Oklahoman from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2011.

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