Zellia Bacon, 98, passed away November 6, 2019. The Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 16, 2019, starting at 12:00 noon with a visitation from 10:00am until time of the service at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 5325 E. 30th street, Indianapolis, 46218
Mother Zellia B. Bacon, the daughter of William M. Bacon and Mackey Thomas was born December 4, 1920 in Trigg County, Kentucky. In 1940 Zellia along with Douglas Bacon(husband) and son Ben Bacon moved to Indianapolis, to pursue a a new adventure. Mother Bacon was baptized in Jesus Name at an early age in Kentucky. She was a active member at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years. Making her the oldest living member of the church. She served as the President of the Senior Choir and was a member of The Mother’s Board.
In her leisure time she enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, attending church, and she really enjoyed fishing, ooooh and let’s not forget the Gift of Mothering.. i.e. the kids next door, the kids down the street, your friends/friend. It was in her nature to be LOVING Mother Zellia Bacon ( was known to many as Mama Bacon ) departed this life on Wednesday November 6, 2019 at an YOUNG age of Ninety-Eight (98) years, eleven months, and 6 days. She was preceded in Death by William and Mackey(parents), Douglas Bacon(husband), Pearl and Shelia (children), Michael White(grandson), and sisters and brothers. She leaves to cherish her memory her wonderful and loving children Ben Bacon(Diana), Barbara(Bobbie) Carter, Wardene(Wanda) Muff(Michael), Karen Graves(Eugene), and Donna Bacon. Her beautiful and adorable Grandchildren Melanie Graves(Richard), Dr. Myla White-Green(Chris) Arron,Ohio, Ben Bacon Jr, DeLenn Bacon(Kelly), Rico Bacon(Michelle),Marcus D. Muff, Michael R. Muff, Brandi Halbert(Anthony), Casey Taylor, Cameron Bradley and Cierra Hazelett(Edward). Twenty seven (27) Great Grandkids, Five (5) Great-Great Grandkids, one Sister (Mildred Johnson Rockchester,PA), one brother (Harrison Bacon, Beaver Falll, PA) nieces ,nephews, and a Host of relatives, friends, and church members.
To the Bacon family, I’m sending my condolences to all in the loss of this beautiful woman. Know that she is resting comfortably in the arms of our Father. R.I.H MISS ZELLIA
thank you from the Bacon Family:)
Love you Mama today is our day thank you for giving me life, now I have to do this with just a memory I miss you already x0x0 Wardene
To my second family my prayers and condolences go out to the entire family.
Thank you Doris….lov ya:)
To Wardene & family💞even though we know this day is coming, it still takes our breath away when it comes🙏🏽❤🙏🏽
St John 5:24 (Jesus speaking)
Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth My Word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath Everlasting Life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death into Life❤
May all your joys overtake your sadness💝
thank you Pam, from the Bacon Family:)
Mama Bacon—from your Grand-Daughter Melanie….love you FOREVER..tell Mike, Shelia, and Daddy HI.:)
You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back
or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her and only that she’s gone
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what she’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
You are forever in my HEART:)