Beloved mother and grandmother, Zannie Bell Elkins-Lucas loved God, her church and her family unconditionally. She was known by many as a Woman of God, with a warm heart of giving, who would always greet you with a smile.

Zannie returned to the open arms of her Creator on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the North MSMedical Center in Tupelo, MS surrounded by the love of her family. Our beloved Zannie has no more worries, no more pain in the earthly world, she has received an everlasting life.

She was born to the proud parents of Nannie Coleman and Arthur Elkins in Baldwyn, MS on December 4, 1931. At an early age, she accepted Christ at Mt. Zion M.B. Church. She was avery dedicated member, she served as the church clerk for many years until her health startedto decline.

She graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Tupelo, MS in 1948. Herfavorite teacher was, Mrs. Brownlee, who inspired her to further her education in math,which was her favorite subject. She then went on to attend Clarke College in Atlanta, GA and later graduated from Rust College in Holly Spring, MS with a bachelor’s degree in education. She started teaching in Saltillo and Shannon and finished her 31 years ineducation at Guntown Middle School.

Zannie was a very hard worker. During the summer she would work at different manufacturings just trying to keep busy. She was a receptionist and License Funeral Directorat Agnew & Sons Funeral Home for many years and did an exceptional job.

Zannie’s greatest accomplishments in life were her family. Her passions in life included spending quality time with her family, going to church and mailing cards for every occasion.

She leaves to cherish her memories one devoted son, Jimmy Lucas (Ella), daughter-in-law, Patricia Lucas; one special grandson, Cletus Lucas; a special caregivers, Gabriel Taylor and Roberta Barnett a host of other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family members and the best doctorin the world, Dr. Sharon Mitchell.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Willie F. Lucas, Jr.