Mrs. Zuma Harris Truitt, 91, wife of the late Rev. Donald Lee Truitt and a resident of Belle Haven, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock. A native of Premier, W.Va, she was the daughter of the late Rev. William Glenn Harris and the late Pauline Curtin Harris. She was a retired licensed practical nurse who worked for Shore Memorial Hospital, Heritage Hall, and Parksley Nursing Home.
She is survived by a daughter, Polly T. Melson and her husband, Dennis, of Belle Haven; a brother, Bill E. Harris, of Roanoke; a grandson, Jeffrey Thomas Melson and his wife, Sara; two great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Emma; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by five brothers, the Rev. Paul Harris, Jay F. Harris, Larry J. Harris, G. Alvin Harris, and Harry A. Harris.
Zuma and Don served the Methodist churches in New Castle, Danville, Belle Haven, Parksley, Emporia, and Petersburg before settling in Schooner Bay in 1991, where they enjoyed their retirement home with gorgeous views of the Chesapeake Bay. They were fortunate to have very good neighbors and friends there.
A viewing will be held for family and friends on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Doughty Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. at Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore with the Rev. Carrie Talbott officiating. Memorials may be made to the Food Bank of the Eastern Shore, P.O. Box 518, Onley, VA 23418.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore.
