Ruby Powell Neal Massey
October 9, 1927 ~ January 17, 2018
Resided in:
Asheville, North Carolina
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Ruby Powell Neal Massey, 90, of Asheville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at her home surrounded by family and friends.
A native of Burke Co., Ruby was the daughter of the late John and Lillie Branch Powell. She was also preceded in death by her brother and eight sisters. Additionally, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, Howard Neal and by her second husband, Bruce Massey.
Ms. Massey is survived by her daughter, Linda Neal Underwood and husband, Calvin; grandson, Brian Neal Underwood, Sr., and wife Jessica; great-grandson, Brian Neal Underwood, Jr., and Jessie Hamlin; and beloved niece and nephew, Anillia Windt and Arnold Stamey and their families.
Ruby dearly loved her family and was a remarkable Sunday School teacher who left her sweet smile and strong belief in God as a legacy.
The Celebration of Life service for Ms. Massey will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, at Beverly Hills Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy King officiating. The graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Winklers Grove Church Cemetery, Hickory, NC with Rev. Bert Dixon officiating.
Her family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial gifts can be made to CarePartners Hospice, 68 Sweeten Creek Rd # A, Asheville, NC 28803.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Rd. is assisting the family.
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Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God will take care of you, trust him.
My sympathies to you Linda on the loss of your mother. My thoughts are with you and Cal and your whole family.
Love,
Nancy D.
‘What falls away is always. And is near.’
–Theodore Roethke from ‘The Waking’
Linda, Deb and I want to extend our sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. You and Calvin will be in our prayers. God will be with you and will ease the pain of your loss.
Linda, Barbara and extend to you our deepest sympathies. You will be in our prayers in the days ahead.
Ron and Barbara Hastings
Linda,
I’m so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. Good memories, I know. You are in our prayers.
Love, Elizabeth Barbee
Linda, your Mom was a very special lady. So many memories to cherish visiting your family in your home here in Hickory in our much younger years. Loved your Mom and Dad like second parents to me. Will be praying for God’s loving arms to wrap around you and be with you during these difficult days. Love you my friend!