Zora E. Jarrard

Zora Esther Jarrard of Cottonwood passed away on August 18, 2005. She was 90, born on March 25, 1915 in Belmont, Massachusetts to Dr. Francis C. and Irene Chandler Leavitt. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Howard Earl Jarrard, in 1987; son Jeffrey Carl Jarrard and daughter Wendy Christine. She is survived by three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a stepdaughter and two step grandsons. When she was a small child she moved with her family to California where she was trained as a dancer in ballet, Hawaiian and Flamingo dancing. She graduated from the Lawler Professional School in Hollywood and appeared in several movies. Her husband was a vocalist and entertained the troops during his Army service during World War II. Zora moved to Cottonwood in 1991 where she settled in Verde Village and endeared herself to all who met her. She was active in Verde Village affairs, serving in the Board of Directors, with the Swim Group and performed with the Verde Village Players. She brought her talent to two dance troupes in Cottonwood, the Classic Lassies and the Happy Hoofers. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. Her last days were spent at the Cottonwood Terrace Retirement Home. A Memorial Tribute will be held on August 27 at 11:00 A.M. at the Westcott Funeral Home in Cottonwood. An online guest book is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com