Zela Hess
May 1, 1943 - July 2, 2020
PRINCETON – Zela Hess, 77, of Princeton, died Thursday, July 2, 2020. Born May 1, 1943 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Dorse Cook and Juanita Claypool Cook. Zela was a member of First Assembly of God in Princeton and was a former general manager of Cato in Bluewell. She loved gardening, camping, cooking, and most of all, loved her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Laura Repass; grandson, Nicholas Harmon; and brothers, Frankie Rutherford, Jr. and Denny Rutherford. Survivors include her husband, Donald Hess; children, Danny Harmon (Rhonda) of Crab Orchard, WV, Steve Harmon (Cris) of Inverness, FL and Sheryl Harmon and Leslie Mills both of Princeton; grandchildren, Daniel, Christopher, Brandy, Jordan, Jacob, David, Alexander, Ryan and Monica; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2020 at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with Rev. Dan Moore officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends Monday, July 6, 2020 from noon until service hour at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. To view a video tribute to Mrs. Hess, or share condolences with the family, please visit www.bailey-kirk.com.
PRINCETON – Zela Hess, 77, of Princeton, died Thursday, July 2, 2020. Born May 1, 1943 in Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Dorse Cook and Juanita Claypool Cook. Zela was a member of First Assembly of God in Princeton and was... View Obituary & Service Information