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Catherine Massie Obituary


Catherine H. Massie NORFOLK - Catherine H. Massie, 91, went to be with the Lord Dec. 17, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Massie and eight siblings. Catherine was a member of Gateway Free Will Baptist Church. She was a very simple lady and it didn't take much to please her. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by two children, Charles Massie and wife Melanie of Suffolk and Geraldine Yow and husband Dave of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Amanda Kayuha, Donnie Murden, Charles E. Massie Jr., Ryan M. Massie and Melissa Dawn Cox; 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. The service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Gateway Free Will Baptist Church, 5473 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, with Pastors Karl Sexton and Dale Burden officiating. Condolences may be made to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 18, 2008.

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Trisha & Larry Swanson Kerr

December 19, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

ernie and eva jo dove

December 18, 2008

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom/grandmother. mrs. massie was a sweet lady and we enjoyed having her in our sunday school class.
your family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. may God comfort you as only He can.

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