Zita Willingham, 64, of Stony Hill Road, Hampden, Massachusetts, departed this life on Saturday, January 8, 2022. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late James Edward Smith and the late Zita Carol Ziemba.
Mrs. Willingham was a member of Pentecost International Worship Center in Springfield. She enjoyed traveling to Bar Harbor, Maine, especially with the chihuahuas she had. In addition, she touched, held, and advised so many people in her life. Most of all, she was a loving wife and best friend that will be missed dearly.
Zita is survived by her husband of forty-two years, Bobby Willingham of Hampden; two sons, Bobby J. Willingham of Springfield, and Blake A. Willingham of Hampden; two brothers, Jacob Ziemba and Tom Ziemba; two sisters, Zaza Ziemba and Jamie Dilullo; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Ziemba; her best friends, Pam Dellapenna and Eva Tait; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The calling hour is 2-3 p.m. Tuesday at Harrell Funeral Home, 355 St. James Ave., Springfield, followed by funeral services at 3.
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