Marjorie Massey (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Marjorie Lorene Massey, daughter of Charles and Niza Cloninger Allen, was born June 13, 1918, near Nebo, Missouri. She departed this life Friday, September 14, 2012, in her home, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of ninety-four years, three months, and one day.
On August 5, 1938, she was united in marriage to Sherman VanBuren Massey, and to this union two daughters and two sons were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sherman, on June 21, 1996; two brothers, Herbert and Marvin; two sisters, Fern, and Lois; and a son-in-law, Charles Myers.
Marjorie is survived by two daughters, Marline Myers, of Lynchburg, Missouri, and Sherline Wade, and her husband, Ormsby, of Plato, Missouri; two sons, Stanley Massey, and his wife, Bette, of Odessa, Missouri, and Clarence Massey, and his wife, Mary, of DeBary, Florida; nine grandchildren, Cheryl, Mark, Bryan, Jonathan, Sherry, Susan, Jim, James, and Karen; twenty great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in the Nebo, Missouri community, and graduated Salutatorian of her class at Plato High School. After she and Sherman were married, they made their home in the Falcon and Nebo area and lovingly raised their children. In addition to being a devoted homemaker to her husband and family, Marjorie had also worked at the Laclede County Courthouse, the Farm Bureau, and at Fort Leonard Wood. For most of the last fourteen years, she had made her home with her brother in Ozark, Missouri.
Marjorie was a long time member of New Home Freewill Baptist Church near Falcon, and since moving to Ozark, Missouri, she had attended Selmore Baptist Church.
In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and music. She played a little on several different instruments and the last song she played was “One Day at a Time”. She also was an avid reader and enjoyed using the computer. Her family was very important to her, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Marjorie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.
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