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Myrna Massey Obituary
Mrs. Massey was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 26, 1944, and moved to this area in 2001 from Orland Park, IL. She was a retired teacher.
Mrs. Massey was a member of the Hernando Church of the Nazarene and having been a very religious person, she enjoyed teaching about Christ and family values to her family & friends. She was a very active person and enjoyed physical activity including kayaking. Myrna was known for being a detail-oriented, kind and loving person.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Dale A. Massey; her son, Douglas G. (Margaret) Massey of Orland Park, IL; two daughters, Cheryl (Craig) Vieira of Salem, IL, and Laura (Matthew) Moerman of New Berlin, WI; her parents, William & Myrtle Douglas of Lecanto; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at 1:00 P.M. from the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home of Inverness with the Rev. Randy Hodges, Pastor of the Hernando Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Burial will follow at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice of Citrus County or the Hernando Church of the Nazarene.
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Memories and Condolences
for Myrna Massey
Lynn Davis
April 9, 2009
Myrna has touched my life, though I knew her for a very short period of time. I will remember her soft smile and kind ways.
Cheryl Massey/Vieira
April 6, 2009
My mom was a great mother. She had a lot of good advice and if she didn't have advice, she sent a book in the mail to help offer additional advice. Mom and I have wonderful memories of bargain shopping! We have laughed and laughed over our "finds." We both loved to scrapbook and put together crafts! I know mom is in heaven and we will see her again. My only regret is that God took her too soon. We had so many more memories to make with my two year old daughter. She will be greatly missed every day of our life! I am thankful that God blessed me with such a great mother. Meeting all her many, many friends and finding out what a blessing and Christian example she was, makes me want to continue to follow in the footsteps that she left behind.
Lynne Boele
April 3, 2009
Thank you, Myrna for having walked among us. You inspired us with your faith and cheerful courage, making us better for having known you. Your Library Friends cherish the memory of your radiant spirit.
Cathy Knight
April 3, 2009
Myrna was one of the first people to reach out to me when I joined Newcomers. I will always remember how she made me feel included for which I was grateful.
Sunny Wiard
March 31, 2009
To the Massey Family: Please know that Myrna was loved and admired by her many friends.
Pat and Bob Doerr
March 31, 2009
Myrna was courageous, generous, and kind. The past year I had nothing but admiration for her and Dale and all they had to endure. When we emailed back and forth, she always took time to ask about what was going on in my life even though she was suffering in hers. We swapped the occasional bead pattern. Her jewelry projects were wonderful due to her patience and skill. She had a strong faith in God and put her trust in Him. She was so kind to everyone and never had a bad word to say about anybody. I will miss her and I send my condolences to her family.
Walt & Phyllis Dubbeld
March 31, 2009
Myrna was a wonderfull christian lady. always ready to serve our lord. we will miss her. our loo is heaven gain . our sympaty to Dale and family
Charmaine Atkenson
March 30, 2009
Miss Douglas was my beloved first grade teacher. I have thought of her often in my 49 years. As I read the many loving comments I see she was beloved by all who knew her. Miss Douglas and all her family will be in my prayers.
March 30, 2009
Myrna has always amazed me as to how she could be involved in so many activities and still make time each day to spend with her parents. She loved sharing pictures of the grandchildren. What a proud grandmother. Her enthusiasm for all she did and her sweet smile will be deeply missed. My heart goes out to Dale and family.
Diane Harrell
Sandra Koonce
March 30, 2009
Every time I turned around, there was a new talent revealed but the most memorable, a salad luncheon where she made a "little girl" for each guest: shredded carrots for hair, black olives for shoes, a heap of lettuce with tuna salad underneath for the body, slice of cranberry sauce for the face. Her mother had made a similar salad for her at one time -- and she took pictures to her mother to see if she would remember. Her beautiful Christian soul touched so many lives in Citrus County. I was honored to be one of her "Strawhat" friends.
Betsy Kupperman
March 30, 2009
Although I was not fortunate to know Myrna well, she always had a glowing smile accompanied by a warm "hello." She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Marilyn Ebertz
March 30, 2009
Knowing you for only a short time saddens me. I will remember your sweet nature and lovely smile. You will be missed.
Cyndi Stigler-Martin
March 30, 2009
I am saddened to find out that my most loved 1st grade teacher has gone home. Even at 49 yrs. old, my memories of "Miss Douglas" are clear as a bell!!! She included our entire class as guests to her wedding!! And the fact that she married my best friend's uncle only made my ties to my favorite teacher longer lasting!!! She was an extraordinary, kind, loving, and ever gentle lady and I see by the other entries here, she carried those traits throughout her life.
My deepest sympathy and prayers to out to her family and friends.
Paulette Froehlich
March 30, 2009
Myrna, I treasure the fun times we enjoyed together; shopping to find those special gifts for your grandchildren, and picking blueberries just to name a few.You touched my life and my heart. I will miss you.
Barbara Cooper
March 30, 2009
Myrna was always an inspiration to me. In her very explicit writings she was loving, informative and to the point. I was in awe of how she cared for her parents/family, participated in church/yoga/kayaking/club events and always had time for friends. I will always remember her wonderful warm ways.
Jean Hartley
March 30, 2009
Myrna was a Christian, 24/7, A thru Z.
Her family reflects who she was and her friends were made better people by knowing her and remembering her trust in Jesus.
Jodie Hogan
March 30, 2009
Myrna was a bright shining light in my life and the lives of so many who knew her.
She will always be remembered for her kind and generous spirit. I will always hold her loving memory dearly in my heart.
The Strawhatters 2009
March 30, 2009
Lucy Ann Wines
March 29, 2009
You are with your Lord, now, brightening a place not known to us with your smile and optomistic outlook. You are missed. I will never see a movie without thinking about you nor taste a strawberry which couldn't be washed so you couldn't have them. Good by.
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