Rose Marie Massey

Rose Marie Massey, 85, of Willoughby, passed away January 6, 2021 in Middleburg Heights, following a brief illness.
Born February 24, 1935 in Orgas, West Virginia, she has lived the past 60 years in Willoughby.
She was a nurse’s aide at the former Western Reserve Convalescent Center for 25 years and also a 20 year Avon Lady Representative.
Survivors include her children, Wanda Lewis and James Massey; grandchildren, Lisa Lewis, Michael E. Lewis, Dennis George, and Lacey George; 9 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mae Bess and Charles Strickland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hazel E. Massey; son, Ronald Massey; daughter, Judith George. Her parents, William and Nellie (Kinder) Strickland and siblings, George Strickland and Nettie Clemens are also deceased.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Family suggests contributions be made to Shriners Hospitals Children, www.donate.lovetotherescue.org or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org