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Zella Ann Paris
03/31/1943 — 08/05/2011
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Yakima, Washington
Zella Ann Paris
Zella Ann Paris, 68, of Richland, passed away on August 5, 2011 in Richland, WA. She was born on March 31, 1943 in Yakima, WA. Zella grew up in the Yakima and Spokane area. Spokane is where she met her husband and was married at the age of 17.
Zella was proud when she went back to school and earned her High School diploma. She went on to earn her Cosmetology License and became self employed cosmetologist in Richland, WA.
Zella enjoyed trips with her husband of 51 years and loved to visit the grandchildren. She was an avid lover of cats. Zella was a past member of the Night Hawk CB Club and the Sagehopper Square Dancers club. She also enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping, swimming, and reading and enjoyed singing at retirement homes.
Zella was a long time member of West Side Church. She is survived by her husband, Mischael Paris; son, Mark Paris and his children Ryan and Rachel Paris; daughter Yvonne Paris and her husband Lloyd; four brothers; two sisters; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Zella was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Rachel Reed; two brothers and two sisters.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2011 with Pastor Dan Wodrich at 10:00am at West Side Church in Richland followed by interment a Sunset Memorial Gardens. There will be visitation at Einan's Funeral Home in Richland, WA on Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12 from 5:00-7:00pm, as well as Saturday morning at the church, from 9:00am until the start of service.
Mark — condolences to you and your family.
To all the Paris Family My thoughts and prayers are with you. I Loved my cousin Zella and I will always have her in my Heart. Sorry I’m unable to attend.
Dear Mark, we were so sorry to hear about the very sudden loss of your mom. I know how close the two of you are. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry I missed you guys on Sat. my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Oh the memories…so many fun times!! Love to you all
Dear Mark,
We are thinking and praying for you here in Oklahoma City, and we are so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories of your mother. Sincerely– Tara and Galen
Memories of Zella; how excited she was to babysit Caitlyn for the first time stand-in grandbaby at the time, cutting Caitlyn’s hair without me knowing about it, who was the best at it! Dancing with Mark in Leavenworth and duck song they were the perfect dancing partners! How proud she was at your marriage and moving you into your first house. Her heart was golden. All our love.
I miss you, my sister and friend. See you when I get there, too. Love you, as always.
I will miss you Zel! You were my favorite cousin, 3rd sister, and traveling buddy! So many happy memories of our trips and adventures together…I will love you and miss you always.
i love you and miss you grandma
My sincerest condolences Uncle Mike, Yvonne and Mark. Please know I am a mere phone call away if you need anything. I miss you already Aunt Ye-Ye….I am sure you, dad and Earla are sitting around the campfire….Love ya Vikki
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Her bright eyes and beautiful smile will be missed.
Alvin and Jo
Zella, You were the Greatest of all Aunt. You will be missed. I Love you! Nancey
Love you Zel, you were, not only my favorite cousin, you were my friend and my other sister.
You will be missed dearly. We know you are in a better place now. Love you always!
Love you and miss you Mom!
Love you Mom!
Dear Mark and family,
It’s been said that we’re often reflections of our parents.
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting your Mom, I’ve had the good fortune to know Mark.
Just from knowing him, I suspect your Mom had a wonderful sense of humor, the ability to turn a bad situation into good and and a deep love for friends and family.
Please know that we join you in your sense of loss. I hope as time passes that your sorrow can be replaced with the joyous memories of having loved her.
Linda Cavanaugh
Mark — my prayers are with you and your family.
I just want you to know I have been thinking about you and your family. My prayers are with you all.
Mark, we are all thinking about you at this time. I never met your mother but if she was anything like you, I know she was an amazing woman. Please let us know if you need anything. Really. Don’t hesitate to ask. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Zella – I have only met you a few times over the past 20 years – but you have made an impact on my life. In 1991 I met Mark and we have been friends ever since. It is obvious you were a spectacular mother raising Mark and Yvonne to have such great values and respect for others. Over the years, I have learned many things from Mark which really means I have learned from you. You will be missed but it is nice to know a little piece of you will always live on in the lives you have touched.
Zella you were many things to many people, Mom, grandma, wife, sister, friend. You know you have had a great life when so many people love you. You are now in God’s arms and can watch over Mike till you see him again.
I am truly sorry for your loss. I was on here looking for my Grandfather’s guestbook and saw Paris’. She had been the family hairdresser for years. 5 generations of my family have been to her. In fact I am pretty sure years ago the Herald did an article about it. Started with my Grandma Campbell, then Grandma Farris, then my Mom Martina. Again I have thought of her often including last week when I knew Grandpa was needing a trim. Now they have both flown up to Heaven.
We were sorry to hear of Zella’s passing. I remember her as a fun and friendly mother. For so many years, when I was little my family would go over to her house and she would cut our hair in the kitchen area. She cut it perfect every time. I shared so many memories with her camping and motorbike riding. She will be missed by so many people while she is sitting close to God. Blessings and prayers to all the family.
There are two children in Kansas who will miss their Grandma horribly! They know how much Grandma enjoyed that title and wore it proudly from the second these two babies were born! Ryan and Rachel love you very much Grandma Paris! They will miss you more than words can say and cherish the wonderful memories they will keep in their hearts forever! You were a very special lady with a kind and giving heart, an infectious laugh and way of making people feel special. Plus you taught me how to make the best mashed potatoes ever!!! Heaven is one star brighter today, but on earth you will be missed terribly. Love you, MIchele
Zella, My 2nd MOM. I love you and miss you. Mike, Mark and Yvonne you are my family. I will always be here for you. My heart and Prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope you can all find peace during this difficult time. I wish I was there to help bring comfort. I am thinking of you all.
Mark,
I know this is a difficult time in your life right now. But know that you have plenty of support here in Oklahoma City. I send my prayers to you and and family in hopes that they will lift you guys up and bring peace in your lives.
Mark,
Keeping you and your mother in my thoughts. Take care, and stay strong.
Dear Mark,
Thinking of you and your family. I am heartbroken for your loss. I know your mom lived a blessed life surrounded by a loving family. I pray that will help give you strength and peace as you grieve.
Sincerely,
Tina McGarry
Mark
Stephanie and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of you Mother. You are in our thoughts and PRAYERS.
I lost my best friend on Saturday.Zella and I shared so many special memories . Working next to Zella for twenty years was always a joy, we laughed so much.I miss my partner -in-crime. She loved her family so very much .I will miss you my friend. Love Renee
So sorry to hear about Zella’s passing. She was one of my mom’s best friends and I will always remember her & mom laughing and always doing mom’s hair. My thoughts are with the entire family.
Dear Uncle Mike, Mark and Vonnie — our most heartfelt condolences for the loss of Aunt Zella. She was a wonderful woman. Our family holds very special memories and feel blessed to have had her in our lives. Please know how much we love all of you.
Love, Cathy
Zella was a classy lady. I knew her years ago when my children were small. She cut my hair, but even more, she was a friend and prayer partner. She was always upbeat, full of joy. Her positive attitude and great compassion must have earned her many friends. I was blessed to know her.
Mike, Mark and Yvonne,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I have many great memories of our families camping, motorcycle riding, and visiting while getting haircuts. I always remember Zella as a fun and caring person. God bless.
Mike, Mark, Yvonne,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Zella so well, we worked together at the Lively Look for years before I moved to Oregon. We reconnected over the internet,it was so much fun. I loved Zel she was one of the best ladies I had ever worked with. She taught me so much about hair when I first started, we worked for a lively bunch down at that shop. I will miss her very much, I lost my mom in may and my brother in june this year, been a really long year. Take care please, she is in God’s Hands now, lots of love, Roxanne Jenkins
Mike, Mark, Yvonne,
I am sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you. It has been a long time since we saw each other but I have wonderful memories of all the fun times our families spent together. May those memories help ease the pain. Zella was a wonderful lady and god is lucky to have her with him now. God Bless you all.
Mike, Mark and Yvonne,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry I couldn’t be there on Saturday. I will always have great memories of Zella camping, fishing, motorbike riding and, of course, giving haircuts. She was always so much fun!
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Zella Ann Paris