Zella B. Rich Cundiff, 97, of Columbia, KY went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 7, 2025 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN after several weeks’ illness. She was born on September 29, 1927 in Adair County, KY to the late O.L. and Martha Ether Sapp Rich.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph “Bill” Cundiff, and eight siblings: Pina Lee Pyles, Jewell Dick, Hilda Davidson, Nadine Giles, Evelyn Bolt, Herbert Rich, Dennis Rich, and James Rich.
Mrs. Cundiff was a member of Barnett’s Creek Community Church and enjoyed reading, watching Fox News and spending time with her family and friends.
SURVIVORS:
1 sister: Radine Rich of Columbia, KY
3 brothers: Audie Rich of Bowling Green, KY, Stanley Rich of Columbia, KY, and Malcolm Rich (Peggy) of Columbia, KY
Several nieces, nephews, friends, & other relatives
Funeral Service: Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Karnes officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00am on Saturday at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Dr. Chuck Giles, Mike Rich, Jerry Pyles, Phillip Davidson, Bryan Rich, and Victor Rich
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.








