Zang, Joyce

Joyce A. Zang of Southern Pines, died February 26, 2011 at her home. She was born on August 3, 1935 in Henry County, Ohio, the daughter of Hazel and Orval Brinkman. She graduated from Holgate High School in 1953 and soon after moved to Toledo, Ohio. She found employment at the Champion Spark Plug Company, and white there met Robert Zang. They began dating and married May 15, 1965. Several years later, she retired and became active in Volunteer work. She was at the Ohio medical College Hospital in Toledo, and became a member of their board. Later, when Mr. Zang retired, they moved to Phoenix, AZ and she again volunteered at the John C. Lincoln Hospital, and again became a member of the board. She is survived by her husband Robert, sister, Gladys Leaders of Defiance, Ohio, and eight nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Boles Funeral Home and Crematory in Southern Pines, NC on Friday, March 4, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm. Entombment will be at 11 AM Saturday, March 5, at Pinelawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Southern Pines. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the American Cancer Society, 8300 Health Park, Suite 10, Raleigh, NC 27615 or any of the local Hospice organizations.