Zola graduated from Davenport HIgh School in 1943 and attended Oklahoma Baptist University. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years but found her true calling in serving others as the financial secretary at Portland Avenue Baptist Church. She was a strong follower of Christ and was an active member of Portland Avenue from 1950 until her illness.
Through her strong faith, many would describe Zola as a Christian servant with a Christian legacy that is truly everlasting. She was a great, generous friend to all, sweet to everyone she met, and always an “actions speak louder than words” type of woman.
Zola always found time to spoil her grandchildren. Many fond memories were made as she spent quality time with all three, making each feel special.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Van Alvis Zinn; her father, Thomas Bert Newnam; her mother, Ola Mae Newnam; her brothers, Tom Newnam and Carl Newnam; and her sisters Hazel Baker and Evelyn Fowler.
Zola is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Dawn Grassmann and husband Steven Grassmann; her three grandchildren, Savanna Lee Grassmann, Ciarra Dawn Grassmann, and Shianne Mae Grassmann; and her sister, Margie Fowler; along with many nieces and nephews.
A family graveside service was held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be livestreamed on Facebook from Portland Avenue Baptist Church on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
Zola Zinn's remembrance video may be viewed at this link https://vimeo.com/400485010
