Hazel Whittington Tucker Massey, 90, of Tifton died Sunday, November 1, 2009, at Southern Care Assisted Living. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Rev. Chris Ramsey, Rev. B. J. Funk and Rev. Ron Johnson will officiate with burial to follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 2, 2009, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals.
Mrs. Massey was born on February 4, 1919 in Berrien County and was the daughter of William B. Whittington and Annie Pearl Fletcher Whittington, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester “Turk” Massey, who died in 1984; one son, Rayburn Tucker; four brothers; and one sister. She was a retired school teacher of 35 years and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. During her life, she received many honors for her work in God’s name.
Mrs. Massey is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Faye Massey of Tifton; one daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Larry Railey of Enigma; two brothers, Paul Whittington of Omega and Lewis Whittington of Fort Meade, Florida; grandchildren and their spouses, Michael E. and Becky Massey of Tifton; Michele and Rick Stallings of Tifton; Teresa Lynette and Marlin Dettwyler of Dallas, Zack and Rachel Hurst Railey of Enigma; and great grandchildren, Faith Railey, Will Railey, Leigh Ann Dettwyler, Audrey Dettwyler, Emily Dettwyler, Moriah Dettwyler, Zackery Weeks, Joe Potash, Emily Potash, Kiplyn Massey Gill, Sara Beth Massey, Jonathon Stallings, Jenna Harris, Ricky Stallings, Josh Poole, Wayne Stallings, Kristin Stallings and Allyson Stallings.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Tiftarea in Mrs. Massey's name.