Dorothy Jackson Massey

EUREKA – Dorothy Jackson Massey, 302 N. Church Street, surrounded by her loving family, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 23, 2007 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. A services to celebrated and remember her life will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 2:00 PM from Eureka United Methodist Church, 128 N. Church Street, Eureka. Interment will follow in the Eureka Cemetery. The Rev. Edward Drew and Rev. David Hollowell will officiate. Mrs. Massey will lie in repose at Eureka United Methodist Church, 128 N. Church St., Eureka from 5:00 PM Tuesday until the time of the funeral service and the family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at Eureka United Methodist Church. Surviving is her husband for 61 years, Reverend Gerald Rudolph Massey, a daughter: Delores Massey Cobb and husband Charles S. Cobb of Cary, two sons Louis Carlisle Massey and wife Lu Chase Massey of Eureka and Gerald Rudolph Massey, Jr. and wife Sharon Sleigh Massey of Atlanta, Georgia, sisters; Emily Lou Hudson of Wilmington and Jamie Carter of Jacksonville, grandchildren: Trey Massey and wife Stacy, Chris Massey and wife Sandy, Allison Massey Ambler and husband George, Ryan S. Lane and wife Becky Jo, Jonathan M. Lane and wife Jennifer, Thomas Chase Massey and Carlisle Jackson Massey. Nine great-grandchildren; Kayleigh Massey, Meredith Massey, Will Massey, Alex Massey, Marshall Massey, Victoria Lane, Bridgette Lane and Michael Lane. Mrs. Massey was born in Sampson County to the late Emily Bertha Stone Jackson and Carlisle Jackson and was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Jackson, David Jackson, Carlisle Jackson, Jr., Franklin Jackson and sister Geraldine Jackson McCullen and a grandson William Hooks Lane, III. Mrs. Massey was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church of Pikeville. She was loyal and dedicated to her church, having served for thirty-four years as the wife of a United Methodist Church minister, Reverend Gerald Rudolph Massey. She was involved in all areas of the church ministry. Her loving spirit and kindness made all who knew her, love her. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, a positive and caring influence in their lives. Flowers are welcome, other memorial may be made to Eureka United Methodist Church, 128 N. Church Street, Eureka, NC 27830

Dorothy Jackson Massey

May 21, 1927 - July 23, 2007