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“You will always be in my heart. I will see you again . ”
1 of 100+ | Posted by: Renee Fleming - Paterson, NJ

“Barry, Raymond and Family, My thoughts, prayers and love remain with you in your hour of bereavement. I continue to pray that the God of love...Read More »
2 of 100+ | Posted by: Ethel Littlejohn - Bennettsville, SC

“I just learned of Zelda's passing. I was so upset to hear such tragic news about a beautiful, kind, friendly, intelligent woman. I was privileged to...Read More »
3 of 100+ | Posted by: Nikki Abee - Union, SC

“Hope it comforts you to realize that God is with you every moment...along with all the thoughts and prayers of everyone who cares about you. ”
4 of 100+ | Posted by: Rev. & Mrs. Samuel (Vondra Hollimon) Sparks lll - SC

“I would like to send my condolences to the family of Ms. Zelda Kollock. I am Carolyn Smith, and I remember several good times of Zelda and I...Read More »
5 of 100+ | Posted by: Carolyn Smith - Bennettsville, SC

“Barry and Raymond ,on behalf of the Wright family in Bennettsville, we offer you our deepest sympathy. Zelda was a wonderful person with a...Read More »
6 of 100+ | Posted by: Crystal Wright - Elgin, SC

“God Bless ”
7 of 100+ | Posted by: Ann Bruce-Watson - Hopkins, SC

“To Raymond and Barry, My heart goes out to you and your family with deepest sympathy. Zelda and I have been friends for about 20 years. We have...Read More »
8 of 100+ | Posted by: Linda Moore - Columbia, SC

“Our heartfelt condolence to the Kollock family in the loss of your dear sweet Zelda. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know God is in...Read More »
9 of 100+ | Posted by: Janice Carter - Columbia, SC

“I had the honor of knowing Zelda for over twenty years. My heart is broken and will surely miss her. She was always an effervescent and outgoing...Read More »
10 of 100+ | Posted by: Dr. Paul Downing - Columbia, SC

“May God continue to watch over her brothers and other family members at all times. ”
11 of 100+ | Posted by: Isabell Quick (Bell) - SC

“My Dearest Zelda, It was my pleasure to meet you because you brought joy to my life during the time that we were selling your previous house and you...Read More »
12 of 100+ | Posted by: Doris Howell - Columbia, SC

“To the Kollock Family, my prayers are with you during this time. Zelda was such a fine person with that beautiful smile on her face. She will truly...Read More »
13 of 100+ | Posted by: Yvonne K. Wilson - Irmo, SC

“Zelda was a beautiful young lady. She always cared a smile and full of laughter. She grew up with her grandmother, mom and one of her sweet brothers...Read More »
14 of 100+ | Posted by: Karen R. Clark - Laurinburg, NC

“Our prayers are with your family as you were such a loving person, who always had that great big smile and full of laughter. You have always spent ...Read More »
15 of 100+ | Posted by: Hallie Conyers - Sumter, SC

“I knew Zelda !!! I first met this lady 30 some years ago when I lived in PA. She was and has been a beautiful lady inside and out. Very pleasant...Read More »
16 of 100+ | Posted by: Steve Ellebie - Charlotte, NC

“To Zelda's family and friends:I had to opportunity, as an Adoptions Specialist, to work with Zelda when she was a supervisor at Kershaw County DSS...Read More »
17 of 100+ | Posted by: Susan B. Francum - Lexington, SC

“From the children and grand children of the late James Lee McLeod brother of Eddie Mcleod. You have our deepist condolences and sympathy at this time...Read More »
18 of 100+ | Posted by: bernadette Mcleod

“To the family of Zelda Kollock: Thinking of you with sympathy and the hope that time will bring comfort to your heart. ”
19 of 100+ | Posted by: Melinda Solomon - Columbia, SC

“Praying for the family ”
20 of 100+ | Posted by: Darlene Zimmerman - Bennettsville, SC

“To the family my prayers are with you she is gone but not forgotten. Be BlessedQ ”
21 of 100+ | Posted by: Linda Thomas Ellerbee - SC

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We did not know Zelda well, but we will always remember her warm smiles and handshakes at Antioch...Read More »
22 of 100+ | Posted by: Greg & Sarah Williams - Irmo, SC

“May it comfort you all to know that death cannot diminish the important ways Zelda touched your lives, that grief cannot take away the happiness you...Read More »
23 of 100+ | Posted by: Reverend Shirley De Laine - SC

“Keeping the Family and close Friends in my prayers. Thoughts are with the Family and Friends during this time of loss. For comfort and strength, know...Read More »
24 of 100+ | Posted by: Stacy G McKiver - Bennettsville, SC

“"I am at a loss for words. I know there is nothing for me to say that will make your loss easier. I hope you can understand what I can't put to words...Read More »
25 of 100+ | Posted by: Bertha (Loyd) Robinson - SC

“To the Family, Zelda has gone home to be with the Father. Although she will be greatly missed, take consolation in the pleasure and joy of having...Read More »
26 of 100+ | Posted by: Deborah "Brown" Hardison - SC

“Zelda was always smiling and laughing and full of life. I will truly miss her. ”
27 of 100+ | Posted by: Dorcas Smith

“Family is in my prayers. I will always remember her bright smile. She was always helpful and cared about the people she worked with. ”
28 of 100+ | Posted by: Karen Creech - Gastonia, NC

“Zelda was a dear friend to my sister, Madge, and a part of our family. Always a beautiful spirit and classy lady, we will cherish our fond memories....Read More »
29 of 100+ | Posted by: Cheryl D. Malloy

“I will always remember our laughs, dreams, and wonderful times we have shared. You are dear to my heart, and you Will be miss. ”
30 of 100+ | Posted by: LouAnn White - Columbia, SC

“To the family, I pray for peace during your time of grief. I am truly sorry for your loss. ”
31 of 100+ | Posted by: Monica Moses - Columbia, SC

“May beautiful loving memories of your lost loved one forever warm your hearts. ”
32 of 100+ | Posted by: Denise Edwards - Port Tobacco, MD

“Only God knows why. Only God can heal the grief you are feeling. Only God can assure you that Zelda is at peace. Only God can help you all through...Read More »
33 of 100+ | Posted by: Mrs. Dare Johnson - Washington, DC

“Praying for you and your family. Asking God to continually strengthen you. ”
34 of 100+ | Posted by: Rev. Doris B. Smith - SC

“My god bless the family in This sad lost and encourage Them in their prays ”
35 of 100+ | Posted by: Randy easterling - Bennettsville, SC

“To The Kollock Family,I lift your family up unto the Lord in this time of grief. I pray the Lord will be to you the comfort that your family needs. ...Read More »
36 of 100+ | Posted by: Zelda Denise Miller-Gibbs - VA

“May God comfort the Kollock family during this time of bereavement. ”
37 of 100+ | Posted by: Elijah Williams - Columbia, SC

“Barry and Raymond our prayers and condolences are with you. Remember to keep your hand in the Lords hand and he will help you get through now and in...Read More »
38 of 100+ | Posted by: Lizziephine and Valerie Moody - SC

“Zelda we will never understand why God come to pick the beautiful flowers first. But this one thing I do know, that you are in heaven with your...Read More »
39 of 100+ | Posted by: Judy Smith-Irvin - Columbia,, SC

“Barry, Raymond and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am very sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you peace. ”
40 of 100+ | Posted by: Velvin Miles - Bennettsville, SC

“'BEHOLD, I SHOW yOU A MYSTERY; wE SHALL NOT ALL SLEEP, BUT WE SHALL ALL BE CHANGED. 1st Corinthians 15:51 We are sadden to hear about your loss....Read More »
41 of 100+ | Posted by: Jackie J. Palmer - Clio, SC

“Nicole, sorry @ what happened may God keep u n your family close. praying for comfort. @ ”
42 of 100+ | Posted by: clare curry - columbia, SC

“May God comfort and strengthen the family of this beloved sister. Rest in peace Zelda. Sandra ”
43 of 100+ | Posted by: Sandra Williams - Sumter, SC

“You are in our thoughts and prayers. Zelda will truly be missed. ”
44 of 100+ | Posted by: Johnny and Leevette Malloy - SC

“Our Condolences, Sorry to hear of your passing. May God be with the family during your time of sorrow. You will truly be missed. ”
45 of 100+ | Posted by: Mr.& Mrs.Ralph & Rose Townsend & Family - SC

“You shall be missed ”
46 of 100+ | Posted by: Regina Hanley - Gilbert, SC

“To the family of Miss Zelda Kollock...she will be truly miss and continue to live thru us. May God strengthen and keep you in such a time as this....Read More »
47 of 100+ | Posted by: Robert Molden - Columbia, SC

“Zelda I was very sadden to hear about your lost. I remember growing up and visiting your house when I lived in Columbia as a child. Even though I...Read More »
48 of 100+ | Posted by: rasheal r pittman - charlotte, NC

“Zelda, I did not know you for very long but your kindness and beautiful smile will be with me forever. I miss you. ”
49 of 100+ | Posted by: Inez Toro - Gastonia, NC

“you be missed ”
50 of 100+ | Posted by: Michael mclain - Bennettsville, SC

“Will miss you. From Michael L. Brown, Blenheim High School Class of 1980. ”
51 of 100+ | Posted by: Michael L. Brown - Columbia, SC

“My deepest condolences to the Kollock family for their loss.We will keep your family in our prayers. Philippians 4:18 ”
52 of 100+ | Posted by: Valerie Conrad - Columbia, SC

“Thanks for the wonderful memories and moments we shared... Remembered always and forever! Prayers go up for the Kollock family ”
53 of 100+ | Posted by: TJ Prioleu

“Zelda's sweet spirit and beautiful smile will be a lasting memory to me. My prayers are with the family, just trust in the Lord and he will direct...Read More »
54 of 100+ | Posted by: Barbara Robinson Mickens - SC

“Zelda words can't express the way I feel. To have known you was to love you. You have been my friend, laughing partner, neighbor & so much more for...Read More »
55 of 100+ | Posted by: Santanna Alston

“To Barry and Raymond, my deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. Zelda was a very nice lady and she will be missed. Know that God's love will...Read More »
56 of 100+ | Posted by: Mike Boston - Florence, SC

“Zelda will truly be missed by many. The first time I met her, you could feel her genuine spirit and see her smiling face. May God strengthen and...Read More »
57 of 100+ | Posted by: Tij'uana S. Rainey - Rembert, SC

“I pray for GOD's comfort for her brothers and sister-in-laws, not only during this time, but for the days to come. Knowing Zelda has been such a...Read More »
58 of 100+ | Posted by: Nicole Cyrus Green - Columbia, SC

“Zelda was my best friend. I will cherish our memories forever. She was a beautiful person someone I could talk to about anything. RIP my Zelda I...Read More »
59 of 100+ | Posted by: Carol Evans - Columbia, SC

“Z DA is name I started calling you over the years. I am still shock that you are gone. We just clicked as neighbors years ago. I recall us having...Read More »
60 of 100+ | Posted by: Lois Saxon

“My prayers are with you all. Zelda was a mentor and special co-worker. I learned so much from her. She was such a special lady. She will be missed,...Read More »
61 of 100+ | Posted by: Janel Mitnaul - Columbia, SC

“To The Kollock Family: I am sadden by the loss of Zelda. May the precious memories of Zelda see you all through the days ahead. My thoughts and...Read More »
62 of 100+ | Posted by: Elizabeth Drakeford - Columbia, SC

“We are saddened by Miss Zelda's passing, but we thank God the blessings she left behind with us. May God comfort her loved ones, including Tracy...Read More »
63 of 100+ | Posted by: Stephen & Deborah masolwa - SC

“I will miss her everyday smile always asking how you are and what are you doing today. I will miss her. ”
64 of 100+ | Posted by: Cathy Baker - Gastonia, NC

“I am so sadden by sudden departure. You were someone I truly looked up to and admired. You always carried a beautiful smile and words of...Read More »
65 of 100+ | Posted by: Ferra Porter - Lugoff, SC

“To The Kollock Family:Zelda was a lovely, beautiful, and confident person. Always had good leadership skills and compassionate for others around her....Read More »
66 of 100+ | Posted by: Debra S. Kent - columbia, SC

“To Barry and Raymond: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort and strengthen you...Read More »
67 of 100+ | Posted by: Mr. & Mrs. Fred Thomas and LaShawn Thomas Bridges - SC

“I will miss your smiling face most of all. A beautiful soul gone to soon. R.I.P. Zelda ”
68 of 100+ | Posted by: Nola Thornton - COLUMBIA, SC

“To the family of Zelda Kollock. My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God be with you and provide you with the strength that you...Read More »
69 of 100+ | Posted by: Terry Robinson - Camden, SC

“I knew Zelda through our work with the Department of Social Services. She always had wonderful smile on her face and loved helping others. To her...Read More »
70 of 100+ | Posted by: Ronda F. Covington - Florence, SC

“My heart aches for you and your family during this time. Zelda was a beautiful and remarkable person. I will always remember her strength and smile....Read More »
71 of 100+ | Posted by: Mary C. Williams - Washington, DC

“I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family. Even though I only worked with Zelda a short while, I learned quickly of her passion for...Read More »
72 of 100+ | Posted by: Tammy Bagwell - SC

“Gone but not forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and may you find strength to heal as you mourn the death of your loved one. Zelda...Read More »
73 of 100+ | Posted by: Sallie Davis - Columbia, SC

“We the Co-Workers of Zelda K. would like to let the family know that you have our deepest sympathy and condolences. We knew Zelda as a very...Read More »
74 of 100+ | Posted by: Co Workers at DSS Child Support Finance Department - SC

“To the Kollock family my deepest sympathy and condolences. I knew Zelda here at DSS Child Support Enforcement Divison where she worked with us for a...Read More »
75 of 100+ | Posted by: Gwen Felder - Columbia, SC

“In Memory of our Sister: "...And when, one by one, each link shall fall away in death, may the parting be temporary and the meeting eternal...Amen"...Read More »
76 of 100+ | Posted by: Sandra Mickens McKie, District Matron, Columbia/Sumter District

“To the Family, We know Heaven has welcomed a very special person,but my heart still feel the sorrow and pain in the suddened passing of Sister Zelda....Read More »
77 of 100+ | Posted by: Myrtle Stephens - Young - SC

“To the family you have my deepest sympathy.I will miss Zelda. She was a co-worker and a friend. I shared many good and happy memories with her during...Read More »
78 of 100+ | Posted by: Janettte Scott - Columbia, SC

“To Zelda's Family, I would like to express my condolences to you. I am so sorry that such a senseless act left you without her. She will be greatly...Read More »
79 of 100+ | Posted by: Cynthia S. Lara - Elgin, SC

“May she rest in peace and the heaven gates shall open wide when she strides through to live eternal live with her maker. ”
80 of 100+ | Posted by: Don Bradshaw - Gastonia, NC

“I always will love and miss you. You were a very special friend. My prayers are with the family. Love Letha ”
81 of 100+ | Posted by: Letha McAllister - Columbia, SC

“Zelda was a very special lady that I had the joy of working under at Gaston County DSS. She was a strong and courageous woman that I looked up to...Read More »
82 of 100+ | Posted by: Christa Barbee - Gastonia, NC

“A beautiful person. You will be missed. ”
83 of 100+ | Posted by: Shirley J. Diaz - Columbia, SC

“Zelda,a beautiful lady who will never be forgotten. I will you seeing you in church, sharp as a tack and smiling from ear to ear, making sure you...Read More »
84 of 100+ | Posted by: Pamela Lowman - Columbia, SC

“My thoughts and prayers go out to Barry, Raymond and their families. Your sister was really proud of the both of you. She was a special person and...Read More »
85 of 100+ | Posted by: Tyrone Walls - Charlotte, NC

“To the family of Zelda Kollock. This is so surreal to me. For as long as I have known Zelda, she has been so full of life and the kindest person. I...Read More »
86 of 100+ | Posted by: Brenda Bethea Arnold - VA

“To the Family,I am truly sorry for your loss.I miss her beautiful smile,it was so contagious. To be absent from the body is to be present with The...Read More »
87 of 100+ | Posted by: Catherine whatley - Columbia, SC

“Zelda was a beautiful person, one that kept a smile on her face and love in her heart. I will truly miss her... ”
88 of 100+ | Posted by: Nekica "Kiki" Sanders - Charlotte, NC

“A Poem for Zelda God picks a flower Sometimes God picks a flower that's still in full bloom. Sometimes the flower that is chosen, we feel He's...Read More »
89 of 100+ | Posted by: Adrienne Jones - Gastonia, NC

“Zelda was a wonderful person, full of life, fun loving and made me laugh everytime I saw her. I will truly miss her. ”
90 of 100+ | Posted by: Tammy Wilson - Columbia, SC

“My condolences to the family may God be with you giving you strength to carry on. Sorry for your loss. ”
91 of 100+ | Posted by: Beverly Bethea McRae - MD

“Zelda left to soon, but the memory of her smile will live on. May God's grace be with the family and us friends.Sincerely,Lorraine ”
92 of 100+ | Posted by: Lorraine - Baltimore, MD

“Zelda will be truly missed, praying for the family. ”
93 of 100+ | Posted by: Yvonne K. Wilson - Irmo, SC

“Zelda will always be remembered as a kind and thoughtful persons. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. ”
94 of 100+ | Posted by: Hiltra Watson - Bennettsville, SC

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family in their time of loss. May "GOD" be your strenght. ”
95 of 100+ | Posted by: Roslyn Shaw - Columbia, SC

“condolences to the family. she was a beautiful person. ”
96 of 100+ | Posted by: Maggie Robinson - gastonia, NC

“When there is love, any life is too short. Zelda had a way of making the joys of life contagious. Zelda was one of the loveliest women I have ever...Read More »
97 of 100+ | Posted by: Barbara Dillard, Gaston County DSS - NC

“Zelda was my supervisor at Gaston Co. DHHS. It has been a distinct privelege to have known Zelda and to have worked under her direct supervision. We...Read More »
98 of 100+ | Posted by: Wanda Z. Fincher - Gastonia, NC

“Zelda, Our short conversations in the elevator will stay with me forever. I know your light will shine in the Health & Human Services Building for...Read More »
99 of 100+ | Posted by: Zay - Charlotte, NC - Co-Worker

“It is difficult to tell you how deeply I feel about Zelda's untimely death. What started out as a business relationship between Zelda and me quickly...Read More »
100 of 100+ | Posted by: Stephanie Stevenson - Charlotte, NC


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COLUMBIA – A memorial service for Zelda D. Kollock, 51, will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 11:00 am at Dunbar Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

Zelda went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2013. She was a daughter of the late Eddie McLeod and the late Annie Ruth Kollock.

She graduated from the University of South Carolina and worked in the social work field as a Program Coordinator for the SC Department of Social Services until her retirement in 2012; then for the NC Department of Social Services as a Supervising Manager for the Adult and Aging Services. She was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church and a member of the Esther Chapter No. 1 Order of Eastern Star, F. & A.A.Y.M Affiliate. She enjoyed traveling and especially her trips to Jamaica.

Zelda is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Shamarli Kollock of Waldorf, Md; Barry and Tonya Kollock of Stone Mountain, Ga.; niece; Jacqueline Ciera Ingram and a host of extended family and friends. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.