Zelda taught English and computers in the public school system for 34 years. Since retiring from teaching, Zelda taught briefly for Wayland Baptist University's Community Classroom before joining the staff at First Baptist Church as Secretary in 2006. Daughter, Tiffany, lives in Abilene with her husband Daniel and her four children, Kallin, Madi, Ella, and Nixon.
Zelda also serves as the church organist. "I am not really an organist, but there doesn't seem to be many of "those" around, so I have the privilege of serving in that position. And I LOVE playing music with Ann!"