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Rebecca Massey

1954 - 2024

Rebecca Massey obituary, 1954-2024, Denver, CO

Rebecca Massey Obituary

Massey, Rebecca
Becky
5/14/54 - 1/31/24

Rebecca (Becky) Farrow Massey, 69, went home to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, after a 14-year battle with cancer. She was born on May 14, 1954, in Dallas, Texas to Edwin (Ed) Farrow and Eugenia (Genie) Farrow. Becky graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, where she was voted wittiest out of her class of eight hundred. She went on to graduate from Texas Christian University with a degree in interior design. While living in Dallas after graduating from TCU, Becky met the love of her life, Thomas (Tom) Massey, Jr., and they married on June 5, 1981.

Becky had a successful career as an interior designer. After being trained by some of the best interior designers in Dallas, she started Farrow-Massey Interiors, which allowed her to create beautiful residential and commercial spaces for her clients, many of whom became close friends.

Family was always paramount for Becky. She was, and will always be remembered as, an amazing daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her love of family led her and Tom to move to Poncha Springs, Colorado in December of 1992. This move allowed them to raise their children on the family ranch surrounded by incredible scenery and countless outdoor activities.

Second only to her family was her love of horses. She grew up riding and showing Arabian horses. After moving to Colorado, she was able to ride her horses frequently and she taught each of her children to ride as well.

Becky was highly involved in social and civic organizations throughout her life. While at TCU she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. In Dallas, she was a member of the Slipper Club, the Junior League of Dallas, and the Dallas Garden Club. After moving to Colorado, she served as a member of the Salida School Board and the Poncha Springs Town Council.

Becky was preceded in death by her mother and father, Eugenia W. Farrow and Edwin M. Farrow, and sister, Beverly Farrow Butler. She is survived by her husband, former State Representative Thomas W. Massey, Jr.; sons, Edwin Cabell Massey and Thomas Boone Massey and his wife, Channing; daughter, Rebecca Sarah Eugenia Massey; grandchildren, Gibson Dale Massey, Stetson Boone Massey, and Carsyn Marie Massey; brother, Robert (Bob) Edwin Farrow and wife, Alison; and nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Farrow Maclay and husband, Douglas, Robert Joseph Farrow and wife, Kayli, and Samuel Brannon Farrow. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 16th, at 2:00pm in the Truett Chapel at First Baptist Church of Dallas. A celebration of Becky's life will also be held on Saturday, February 24th, at 2:00pm at the Salida Scout Hut in Salida, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions to the Cancer Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (https://giving.cu.edu/fund/cancer-center-general-research-fund) or the American Cancer Society (https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/campaign/BeckyMassey)

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Published by Denver Post from Feb. 4 to Feb. 18, 2024.

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Nancy

March 5, 2025

Condolences to the family, very sad

La Vern Pettit Lovato

February 3, 2025

Such a good friend to lose. The most kind who helped me thru the loss of my husband in 2000 with cancer at the age of 48. Blessings to the family. The Lord has you now.
I will miss her in all ways.

Janice Hassell Blake

January 9, 2025

Becky and I were the same age and attended First Baptist Dallas together. We became good friends in high school and I have great memories of her laughter and sense of humor while being in Chapel Choir together and going on at least 2 choir tours together. That is when we became good friends. It is obvious she was very successful in her profession and continued to leave a great impression on others until her recent home going. So thankful we will see each other again in eternity.

Jerry Frey

February 16, 2024

Many wonderful memories with Becky and Tom in Santa Fe and Colorado. Indian Market, dinner at Tomasita´s and Tesuque Village Market and River Orchard Place. Becky was engaging and elegant and an always welcoming friend. She set an example for us all. RIP. God bless her and her family.

Nancy Edgar

February 16, 2024

Sweet Becky when I think of you I think of fun! I have so many fond & fun memories of our teenage years together - sleep overs, horse back riding & more. I believe there are horses in heaven & we can ride & have fun for eternity !! "No more night no more pain...we will live in the light of the risen Lamb" Love you!!!

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Bill Schneider

February 5, 2024

So sorry to hear. I remember Becky always having a smile on her face.

Gary Clay Vermillion

February 4, 2024

My father-in-law Horace Patterson and Becky's father Ed Farrow had a life-long friendship that started in their school days. I taught Becky and Bob when they were students at TJ. My condolences to Bob Farrow and the Massey family.

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Memorial Events
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16

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Dallas

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24

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Salida Scout Hut

Salida, CO

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