Abbie “Jewel” Massey, 95, of Vardaman, passed on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Floy Dyer Manor in Houston. Born February 25, 1921 in Calhoun County, she was the daughter of Russ and Dora Baker Hamby. She was the wife of the late Arnie Burl Massey. She was a devoted homemaker and loving mother and a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
Surviving are son, Jim Massey, Vardaman; daughter, Patsy Horn, Houston; grandchildren, Mike (Bonnie) Horn, Jeff Horn, Shannon (Shawn) Carter, Angela (Tommy) Azpell, Dr. Jon (William) Massey, Luke (Ashley) Massey and Julius (Alice) Massey; 11 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by son, Jack Massey.
The family will receive friends Saturday from noon until time of her funeral service at 2 p.m. at Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Vardaman. Bro. Robert Earl Alexander will be officiating. Interment will be in Elzey Cemetery in Vardaman. Pallbearers will be Shawn Carter, Austin Horn, Jeff Horn, Mike Horn, Dr. Jon Massey, Julius Massey and Scott Massey
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place Memphis, TN 37501.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com