Zelma May Folger
Zelma May Folger, 72, Syracuse, passed away at her home Wednesday, March 16, 2016.
She was born Feb. 26, 1944, in Elkhart to Henry LaMar and Dorothea (Mullen) Kilmer. On May 18, 1968 she married Charles Ray Folger in Syracuse. He died March 10, 2002.
Survivors include four children: Donna (Mitchell) Moseng, Elkhart; Tonna (Daniel) Gilson, Syracuse; Charles Bryan (Kim) Folger, Fayetteville, N.C.; and Shanna Gaume, Elkhart; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother: LaMar Kilmer.
A 1962 graduate of Syracuse High School, Mrs. Folger worked at Bashor Children’s Home for ten years before retiring in 2000. She was a member of People’s Bible Church and active in Women’s Bible Study Fellowship where she was a children’s leader for 10 years. She enjoyed gardening.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home where a 10 a.m., Friday, March 18, funeral service will be conducted. Pastor John Randolph will officiate. Burial will follow in New Paris Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to People’s Bible Church or Goshen Home Care and Hospice.