She was one of five children born to the late William Thomas & Laura May England. Zelma was born on November 16, 1935 in Edmonton, Kentucky.
She married Reverend Henry Turner Fields on August 8, 1953. They shared 45 years of marriage prior to his passing on December 9, 1998.
She had two children Michael and Martha both have preceded her in death. Michael died as an infant and Martha passed just about three months ago, leaving Zelma heartbroken.
She is survived by her grandson Michael Stopp, son-in-law Bill Stopp, nieces, nephews and her beloved dog Rosie.
In addition to her parents, husband Henry and children Martha & Michael, her twin sister Thelma Wilson & three brothers William England, Carlton England & W. L. England, preceded Zelma in death.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Friday, April 9, 2021 from 5-7PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 starting at 1PM. Burial will follow in Resthaven Park Cemetery.