Zenobia M. Adelman

Mrs. Zenobia Adelman, formerly of Greencastle, IN died peacefully in her home on April 9th in Irmo, SC at the age of 93. Zenobia is survived by her daughter, Claudia Williams also of Irmo and her grandson, Dean Williams and wife Angela of Beaufort, SC. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Alan, Sarah, Laura, Alexander and Jackson Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ora Rush Adelman; two brothers, LeBart and Elwin Beck; and a sister, Carmelita Dean. Zenobia was born on August 19, 1922 in Three Rivers, MI to Clark and Catherine Beck. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1941. She married Ora Rush Adelman in 1943. They lived in Three Rivers until 1954, at which time they moved to Florida. Zenobia worked for many years at the Telephone Company in Three Rivers and for Banker’s Life and Casualty Insurance Co. in Florida. In later years, she worked until she retired at 84 as a file clerk in the Putnam County courthouse in Greencastle. She was honored as the County’s oldest employee on her 80th birthday. She was an avid and accomplished painter in her early years. After retirement, Zenobia and Rush travelled the U.S. extensively for many years. She attended New Life Community Church of Irmo and was an active and dedicated member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at New Life Community Church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Zenobia's life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harvest Hope Food Bank, 2220 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com