Wylla M. Zink

1923 - 2014

Wylla M. Zink obituary, 1923-2014, Lafayette, LA

BORN

1923

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Fountain Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery

1010 Pandora Street

Lafayette, Louisiana

Wylla Zink Obituary

A Christian Service will be celebrated Saturday, August 30, 2014, at 1:00 pm at Fountain Memorial Mausoleum Chapel for Wylla M. Zink, 91, who passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014, in Tennessee. Service will be officiated by Reverend John Wamsley, Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Lafayette. Interment will be in Fountain Memorial Cemetery. Wylla was born August 1, 1923, in Topeka, Kansas, and graduated Wichita State University. A long-time resident of Lafayette, she taught both third grade and Art in the Lafayette school system. Wylla was an active member of Grace Presbyterian Church and the Acadiana Symphony Women's League. After moving to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1999, she remained active in Donelson Presbyterian Church and the Golden Cross Foundation for McKendree Village. She is survived by her daughters, Laura Purswell, with her husband, Mike, and Ellen L. Zink; grandchildren Matthew S. and Katherine G. Purswell; great-granddaughter Cecilia L. Weaver; and brother Jay L. McQuillen. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, George J. Zink, and brother Dee McQuillen, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Wylla's name to Grace Presbyterian Church, 518 Roselawn Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70506. Online obituary and guest book may be viewed at www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com. Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1010 Pandora St., (337) 981-7098, is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 28 to Aug. 31, 2014.
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She was a beautiful lady inside and out. I will always picture her smiling because she was always smiling! She loved to laugh and will be sorely missed.
Jill York

Jill York

September 5, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 31, 2014

I remember Mrs. Zink very well. She was my art teacher in elementary school at Edgar Martin in Lafayette. She was always so very kind and I loved being in her classroom. She touched many lives. I am now 48 years old and an elementary school teacher in Baton Rouge. I know she had an influence on me becoming a teacher. Prayers to your family during this time.
- Angela (Quoyeser) Rothermel
Baton Rouge, LA

August 30, 2014

Please accept my condolences. During this difficult time may you rely on God Almighty to comfort you.
Psalms 25:16,17

August 30, 2014

I practically grew up in the Zink's home as Ellen and I bounced back and forth between our homes on Broadmoor Blvd. Wylla was always patient and kind, and never turned us down when we begged her to let us eat lunch in the pop-up camper! My mother and I were so lucky to have been able to visit with Wylla two years ago when she was in Lafayette. After all those years, she hadn't changed a bit. My mom has sinced passed away, and now, sadly, we have lost this sweet lady. Ellen and Laura, my heart goes out to you both in this time of loss.

Laura Shepard

August 30, 2014

Wylla was a wonderful Christian lady. She was so willing to help me with the art during Bible school. I will always remember her sweet smile. Know that I will be praying for the family.

Carolyn Armstrong

August 29, 2014

Condolences for your loss, and may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Phillip Howse

August 29, 2014

Memory of Wylla's smile and happy, Christian nature will always be with me. Mike would bring her to McKendree Village (where she lived for a short time and where I live) each Friday to have Peggy wash and set her hair and I would take her back home. We, here at McKendree will truly miss her...
Polly Gibson - McKendree Towers

August 27, 2014

Wylla was a beautiful lady who led a beautiful Christian life. I very much admired and appreciated her, her talents and her friendship. I was privileged to be a guest in her home on several occasions always experiencing her welcome and southern charm..

Barbara Hall

August 27, 2014

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Aug

28

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Fountain Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery

1010 Pandora Street, Lafayette, LA 70506

Aug

29

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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29

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1010 Pandora Street, Lafayette, LA 70506

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