Obituary of Zella Bellotti

BELLOTTI, Zella Lee, 94, of Land O’ Lakes, FL passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010. She was born in Wickliffe, KY, raised in the Methodist Faith and moved to FL in 1956. Zella loved being around people and enjoyed working with books. Her life works included everything from painting pottery to guiding tours; public librarian to teaching. In 1986, she retired from Land O’ Lakes High School as a Media Specialist. She was preceded in death in 1963 by her husband, the father of her children, James W. Lee; son, Jack W. Lee; as well as her second husband, George Bellotti and step daughter, Diane Bellotti. She is survived by her three daughters, Nancy Lane of New Market, AL, Loretta Ryder of Lawrenceberg, TN and Lana Jenkins of Land O’ Lakes; stepson, George Bellotti of East Chester, NY; eleven grandchildren, two step grandchildren; twenty three great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren and numerous, nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 7th at Loyless Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.