Orba Sharon Massey

1922 - 2014

Orba Sharon Massey obituary, 1922-2014, Huntington, WV

BORN

1922

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary

328 6th Avenue

Huntington, West Virginia

Orba Massey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 21, 2014.

Orba Sharon Massey, 92, of Huntington formerly of Minford, Ohio, died Friday, July 19, 2014 in Huntington. She was born April 26, 1922 in Corbin, KY. a daughter of the late William Elbert and Cecil Rebecca Powell Shelton. She was a member of the Minford Methodist Church and a 50 year member of O.E.S. in Wheelersburg, Ohio. She is survived by two daughters and one son, Judith K. Massey, Peggy M. Baker (Tom) both of Huntington and Dennis “Gene” Massey of Minford, Ohio; five grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Services will be private for the family. Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary is assisting the family. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the organization of one’s choice.

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August 3, 2014

sharon dutiel bowling

To your family, sorry for your loss. I remember her beautiful smile, Had such a good time at your Minford home as a teenager.
Sharon Dutiel Bowling

July 30, 2014

My condolences.
Michael Dixon, child neighbor when she lived in Portsmouth VA.

July 28, 2014

Donna Reece

Our love and prayers are sent your way through the loss of your mother. The happy memories of her life will be cherished.

July 22, 2014

Betty Spradlin

My husband and I went camping to Mystle Beach and Shawnee State Park several times with Orba and Dennis. I still use Orba's recipes she shared with me. Every time I make the rolls, I see Orba in my mind. I loved her and Dennis. God's comfort to you.

July 22, 2014

Hi I want you to know you are in my prayers I am Angie Chandler Yeagle I hope you remember me I miss you all very much you all are so nice people angie chandler yeage I am Rev Juliusand Grace chandler daughter

July 21, 2014

Mary Jo Pfleger

Judy, Peggy, Gene...so sorry about Orba. I love to remember the fun we had as kids and especially the fun with Mom, Til, Orba and all the other "rats." Great memories forever in our hearts.
Love,
Mary Jo

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