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Zella McKee Obituary

Zella Mae McKee, a long time resident of Colorado Springs and native of Colorado, passed away on May 7, 2011. Zella was born on July 26, 1927 in Granada, Colorado, to Homer and Zella (Wence) Thompson. Zella Mae had 7 brothers and sisters, Ralph Thompson, Leota Brown, Ramona Starr, Jackie Vogel, Fredrick Vogel, William Vogel and Ruth Jimeson. She attended school in Granada, Alma, Woodland Park and Falcon. Zella Mae married Harold McKee on March 25, 1946 and together had two sons. Zella Mae was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Harold of 64 years; two granddaughters, Leanne Kaufman and Dawn McKee; great grandson, Cody Dale Shaffer; adopted son Jack Plunkett; and most of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by two sons Jay and Ron McKee and their families, her brother Fredrick, her loved niece D'Nette Wigley, as well as many nieces, nephews, friends and family. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Swan Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 13, 2011 at Swan Law. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by The Gazette on May 11, 2011.

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Debby VanTassel

May 15, 2011

Jay and family, my deepest sympathy to you. I met Zella a couple of times, she was very nice to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you. And to DJ, Linda and Courtney, I think about you guys all the time. I miss you and would love to see you.
Debby VanTassel
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Dixie

May 14, 2011

Good Morning Jay,Ronnie and Family:
You had a very lovey service for your
Mother. She would have liked it. She
WAS a very warm and lovely person. I
enjoyed her very much.

May 13, 2011

Dear Jay and Ronnie, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Please know that you all are in our prayers. Your parents were so nice and it's been a long time since our families were together. Cathy, Peggy and Eddie Kizk (Colorado Springs)

Glen & Sandy Thompson

May 12, 2011

Glen and I wanted to extend our deepest sympathy to the McKee family. We enjoyed knowing both your parents and saddened to hear of Zella's passing but hopefully you will find comfort in knowing she and Harold are once again together enjoying each other's company. Your folks were a joy and friends for many in the Moose.

Leanne Read

May 11, 2011

I am very honored to have met and visited with Zella at the Bishop family reunions I have attended with Glynda Bentley in past years. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Glynda Bentley

May 11, 2011

Jay, Ronnie and families...I'm so glad your mom was a part of our lives. She always brought a smile and will be long remembered, loved and missed.

Lesa Killingsworth

May 11, 2011

My prayers are with you during this time.

Tina Bishop

May 10, 2011

Zella will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts & prayers are with all of Zella's family. Much Love.

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