Racine – Zula Mae Rodriguez, 80, received the promise of eternal life on Monday, March 21, 2016. She was born in Tennessee on November 5, 1935, daughter of the late Odie and Ora Ann (nee: Lee) Sampson.
Zula worked hard all her life, working in various factories such as Mamco Corp. and Dremel. She was also a doting homemaker, taking pride in taking special care of her family. Zula loved to spend time with her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her healthier days, she enjoyed bowling and traveling. She loved to cook and made sure everyone always had enough to eat. Zula's tacos and chicken with mole will surely be missed. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Zula leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Sylvia Marquez, Joe (Ann) Rocha, Johnny (Lisa) Rocha, Robin (Vincent) Sabatino, Roger (Vickie) Rodriguez, Vivian (Mike) Krenzke; son-in-law, Ricky (Mattie) Gammons; grandchildren, Melissa Marquez, Tina Marquez, Amy (Jesse) Drost, Lisa (Elliot) Rice, Ryan Rocha, Lisa Rocha, Johnny Rocha, Adam Rocha, Crystal Rocha, Vincent Sabatino, Jerod Rodriguez, Luci Krenzke, Kyler Krenzke; 22 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary “Frances” Allan, Estelle Tippit, Vernelle Gammons; many cherished Rodriguez family in-laws; other family and close friends too numerous to mention by name.
In addition to her parents, Zula is preceded in death by her husband, Roger Arambula Rodriguez; daughter, Yolanda Gammons; grandson, Cordero “Cord” Rodriguez; brothers, John Sampson and William “Willy” Sampson.
A celebration of Zula’s life will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016, 12:00pm, at Fellowship Baptist Church, 5607 Wright Avenue (corner of Wright Avenue and Green Bay Road), with Rev. David Sincock, Sr. officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
Roger Rodriguez says
Miss you so much. I will see you again.
Jaime says
Vivian, my heart aches for you and your family. I know your love for your mom. She was/still is very proud of you. The picture of your hand with hers took my breath away. God Bless You on this long journey. Remember, you can contact me anytime. I wish I could give you a hug, like you did for me so often.
Let tu Rodriguez says
You will be missed aunt Zula. We love you from your family here in Texas. Reunite with uncle Roger n the rest of our angels. R.I.P
Mike and Dianna Gammons, Adam & Drew Landon says
Aunt Zula,
We have always loved you and love you still! We will cherish the memories of visiting you and our other family members there is Wisconsin. We enjoyed your company so much and loved your special tacos you would cook for us while there. Thank you for being a great Aunt and such a gracious host to our family all those years! We will miss you but we will forever remember the great times we had with you!
Love always and forever,
From Tennessee
Mike, Dianna, Adam, & Drew Landon
Elisa Rocha says
I love you grandma and will miss you so very much…
Tammy Wallace says
My sweet Aunt Zula, I love you and I am so gonna miss you. I sit here and think of all the times our families got together and how you made your house so inviting. All those awesome tacos you made for everyone, I am gonna miss that smile you would give me when you looked at me and you saying my name. I have so many memories to cherish and so blessed to call you my Aunt Zula. I love you and will see you one day.