Sally Massey Obituary
Sally Ann Massey, 80, of St. Mary of the Woods, passed away on September 25, 2025. Sally was born September 13, 1945, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Robert and Della Ratekin. She graduated from Ivy Tech with a CMA and went on to work in Radiology. She enjoyed watching movies and loved spending time with her family. She was a former member of St. Mary’s of the Woods Church.
Sally was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sons, Kevin Massey, and Ken Massey (Hope), grandchildren, Austin, Stefan, Maria, Megan, Carter, Ethan, and Jacob, and a great grandson, Vincent.Visitation is scheduled on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 6 pm to 8 pm in Fitzpatrick Funeral Home, 220 North 3rd Street, West Terre Haute, Indiana, 47885. If friends so desire, donations can be made to the Terre Haute Humane Society, envelopes will be available during the visitation. Cremation will follow the visitation.
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220 North 3rd Street, West Terre Haute, IN 47885
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