Zelda Hubert's Obituary
HUBERT, ZELDA passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at her home in Plano, TX, she was 100 years old. Zelda was born on June 20, 1914 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She was the sixth of thirteen brothers and sisters. She always spoke lovingly of her parents Benjamin and Serena Abel and her siblings. She grew up on a farm which raised cotton, corn, cattle and chickens, until harsh economic circumstances brought her to New York in her late teens to live with her sisters who had come to New York before her. After several years she married and gave birth to one son, Renaldo Cordova, who loved and cared for his mother until the end. Zelda’s life radiates of loving memories and those who shall cherish those memories are her son, Renaldo Cordova and his wife Connie, Plano, TX; her sister, Benjamina Hillary, Brooklyn, New York and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, two of which were able to be here with us today (Thomas Hillary and Grace Hoyt). Zelda opened both her heart and home to an extended family that includes Nicole Carouthers; grand-daughter, Joshua Moore; great-grandson, Anthony Cordova, Denise Gray, Gifford Cordova, Kim Clemens, Jade Clemens-Dean, Chance White, Tieko Clemens and Trent Clemens. Zelda is preceded in death by six sisters and five brothers, Harriett, Inez, Grace, Pauline, Rhumell, Elicia, Vanderbilt, Conrad, Talmadge, Geddis, and Coolidge. Zelda relocated to Plano, TX in 1986 at the age of 72 to live with her son Renaldo. She and her son, Renaldo, built a log home in Emory, TX in 1988. Zelda enjoyed every moment she could spend there (in the country). She had gardens (both flowers and vegetable) and would spend the majority of her time outside in the yard tending to her gardens and yelling at the wild animals that would eat it before she could harvest it Zelda could be considered a desert chef “deserts” were her specialty. Her sweet potato pies were always a hit at the annual neighborhood picnic in Emory, TX. During the winter holidays, she would bake her famous “Bacardi Rum Pina Colada Cake” and the list of wonderful, delicious deserts could go on and on. In addition to her culinary skills, Zelda was smart, well read and always up-to-date on both politics and world issues. To say she was an extremely wise lady would be an understatement. When she would talk with you, you couldn’t help but listen and enjoy. Zelda will be missed, but never forgotten. Everyone she touched came away with something good, such as, a good story, a life lesson or just something that would make you think a little bit. We love you and will keep you in our hearts forever. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be at 12:30 PM on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Restland Wildwood Chapel
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