Zella B Rich Cundiff, 97, of Columbia, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 7, 2025 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. after several weeks’ illness. She was born on Thursday, September 29, 1927 in Adair County to the late O.L. and Martha Ether Sapp Rich.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph “Bill” Cundiff, and eight siblings, Pina Lee Pyles, Jewell Dick, Hilda Davidson, Nadine Giles, Evelyn Bolt, Herbert Rich, Dennis Rich, and James Rich.
She is survived by one sister, Radine Rich, of Columbia; three brothers, Audie Rich of Bowling Green, Stanley Rich of Columbia, and Malcolm Rich (Peggy) of Columbia; and several nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives.
Mrs. Cundiff was a member of Barnett’s Creek Community Church and enjoyed reading, watching Fox News and spending time with her family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held after 10 a.m. on Saturday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
Bro. Mark Karnes will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Dr. Chuck Giles, Mike Rich, Jerry Pyles, Phillip Davidson, Bryan Rich, and Victor Rich.
