Ellen Ann Massey's Obituary
Ellen Ann (Goodson) Massey, 88, of Decatur, IL went home to be with her Lord on April 27, 2021 at St Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Ellen was born on November 6, 1932 in Greenville, IL the daughter of Claude and Clara Smith Goodson. She married Lloyd W. Massey on January 9, 1954. Lloyd passed away on November 24, 2019. Ellen is survived by her 3 children: Robert (Anita) Massey of Decatur; David (Sherry) Massey of Decatur, and Lori Ann Durand of Englewood, FL; 3 grandchildren: Greg (Jessica) Taylor of Springfield, IL;Nick Massey of Bloomington, IL; Katie Massey of Decatur, IL. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother John Goodson and 1 sister Lois Goodson.
Ellen attended Harris Grade School where 1 teacher taught all 8 grades. She then attended Pocahontas, IL High School, graduating in 1950. She then worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. In 1955, Ellen and Lloyd moved to Decatur. Ellen retired from Roosevelt Middle School in 1992 as a secretary.
Services to celebrate Ellen’s life will be at 11:00 AM on Friday (April 30, 2021) at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00AM on Friday at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Ellen will be laid to rest at Smith Grove Cemetery in Greenville. Memorials may be made to Mound Chapel Church of God. The family would like to thank St. Mary’s Hospital, Memorial Hospice and Dr. Wade for their exceptional care of Ellen.
The family of Ellen Ann Massey has entrusted Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur with her funeral arrangements. Please share memories and condolences at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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