Elsie Wilson Zalabak was born on September 30, 1927, in the Pleasantville Community of Hickman County. She passed away on December 12, 2019, in Bon Aqua. She was 92 years 2 months and 12 days old.  She was the daughter of the late Clifford Kelley and Esther Williams Kelley. 

She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Zalabak, and daughter, Loretta Zalabak. 

She is survived by her daughter, Roberta Capps of Bon Aqua. Son, Charles E. Wilson of Dickson. 7 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Special Caregivers and friends Wanda, Debbie, and Kaylie. As well as many other relatives, friends, and loved ones. 

Mrs. Zalabak worked as a sewing machine operator.  She enjoyed sewing, playing guitar, singing, and golf. She would play the guitar and sing gospel songs at nursing homes for the residents. She liked to watch golf, especially Tiger Woods. She was a huge fan of his.  She also loved serving breakfast in the Country Kitchen. She would go in the mornings and pass out silverware and coffee. She did not get paid for this, she just loved doing it and spending time with the regulars there. They all called her “Granny”. She did this for several years until she was no longer able.  

Visitation with the family will be held on 13 Dec 2019 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM and 14 Dec 2019 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at McDonald Funeral Home – Hickman County.  Funeral Services will be held on 14 Dec 2019 at 1:00 PM, McDonald Funeral Home – Hickman County.  Bill McDonald will conduct services for Mrs. Zalabak.  Burial will be held in the Memory Gardens Cemetery, Centerville, TN.