Zenobia Grantham Oaks, 96, of Iuka, MS, died Sunday, Mother’s Day, May 8, 2016, at Crestwood Hospital in Huntsville, AL. She was born in Dale County, AL on November 9, 1919 to the late John P. and Mattie Snell Grantham. She married Prentiss L. (Jess) Oaks in Ozark, AL in 1937 and came to Tishomingo County, MS where she lived until her death. She joined Spring Hill United Methodist Church in 1937 and served in many capacities, perhaps most significantly as church treasurer for over 60 years as the church grew from a single room wooden building to its present facility. She was the oldest member at age 96 at her death. Soon after moving to the Midway Community, she became active in Tishomingo County Home Demonstration Club activities, but will probably be remembered by many as the long time secretary of the Tishomingo County Farm Bureau (42 years) before she retired in 1996 at the age of 77. She will also be remembered by many adults who she nurtured as children from playing games with some on the floor to telling Bible stories to others at Spring Hill United Methodist Church. She was a long time member of the 20th Century Club, and the Wednesday Bridge Club and enjoyed working cross word puzzles. Her positive attitude, attention to her personal appearance, and love for her Lord and fellow man will be long remembered by residents of Tishomingo County and friends and acquaintances throughout the United States. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 8 PM on Tuesday, May 10 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 AM on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Spring Hill United Methodist Church. The body will lie in state for one hour prior to service time. It will be officiated by Rev. J.B. Burns. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers include Sid Whitehurst, Jimmy Trussell, Jimmy Smith, Charles Pardue, Tim Wigginton, and Brian Moore. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She is survived by 1 son – James F. “Jim” Oaks, III and wife, Ann, of Huntsville, AL; 1 grandson – James F. “Jay” Oaks, IV of Fort Collins, CO; 2 brothers – Bill and Joe Grantham from Dale County, AL; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Oaks; her brothers, Woodrow, Dan, John, and Mike; and her sisters, Jewell, Eloise, and Millie. Memorial contributions may be made to Spring Hill United Methodist Church in c/o Tim Wigginton, 405 CR 144, Tishomingo, MS 38873. An online guestbook can be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com
