Birth date: Jul 17, 1943 Death date: Oct 8, 2024
Bennie “Lucille” Zayas of Upper Marlboro, Maryland peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born in Mims, Florida on July 17, 1943. Lucille later moved to Syracuse, NY where she worked Read Obituary
I had the pleasure of traveling with Ms Lucille Zayas and Ms Nina Eudell on a few occasions to the Empire Baptist Association Meetings and events. One particular time and I drove the 3 of us to and from Albany in Ms Zayas' vehicle...weather was good going however coming back there was a severe snow storm. We drove slowly but as quickly as possible as the weather became worse and worse. Praise God we made it in several hours safely and minutes before the thur-way was shut down. Thank God!!!
This wonderfully blessed woman of God did what she loved very well. That was teaching and living God's word. Thank you Ms Lucille🥰 My Condolences to the family ,praying you strength🙏🏾
Sister Zayas had a gift of teaching God's Word with clarity. She initiated an on-line Thursday afternoon Bible Study class more than eight years ago that I participated in that had hundreds of followers. She authored several Christian books, of which I have nine of them. Last month, the class was studying Old Testament kings. She told me to review her book," Rulers in the Era of Monarchy" where I read to the class about the reign of King Hezekiah to her delight. I will remember Sister Zayas as a faithful Godly discipline who demonstrated God's love during good and difficult times. She loved to teach God's word, to share it with others, and to live it. At this time, our prayers are with the family for comfort, strength and peace.
J. Campbell
When I heard of Sister Zayas passing, I was not saddened. I could only think of her spiritual being as a soldier for the Lord. She was a woman who study the word and didn't mind sharing it with those of us who attended bible study sessions in person or via zoom. She would enlighten many of us with clarifying what it meant to study the word for our own understanding. Her knowledge and interpretation of the word simplified many scriptures. I among many at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church will truly miss this wonderful soldier in the army of the Lord.
Family, it should give you great comfort in time, knowing that your mom, grandmother and others are gone to be with the Lord.
I remember Sister Zayas as a kind caring person who loved the Lord. She always had a welcoming smile on her face. She and I worked at Bristol Myers Squibb for thirty years. I was glad to visit her at her apartment in Upper Harbor, Maryland this past June 19th 2024. She had the same welcoming smile and just finishing one of her Biblical lessons on the phone. I thank God I was able to see her one more time before she transition. As our past Pastor L.C. Walker said "To be kind to the people, you meet on the way up for they are the same on the way down". I believe Sister Zayas was a real person and not a phony Christian.
