She was born November 18, 1942, in Poe, MO., to the late Elmer and Ruby Jordan Ross.
On November 28, 1961 in Morehouse, MO., she married Gene Massey, who preceded her in death on January 29, 1998.
Survivors include: one daughter and son-in-law, Melany and Phillip Buttry of Sikeston, MO.; three grandchildren, Tim Massey of Morehouse, MO., Katie Brennan of Indian Trail, NC., Jessica Massey of Sikeston, MO. and ten great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one son, Tim Massey; one brother, Bud Ross; three sisters, Evelyn Patterson, Freeda VanPelt and Audrey Rettig.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Bernie Cemetery in Bernie, MO., Bro. Jerry Adams, officiating.
Pallbearers will be Roger Ross, Chester Stroud, Tim Massey, Logan White, Garry Massey and Jeremy Buttry.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Massey, Donald Massey, Aaron Massey and Tom Brennan.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com