Ms. Essie L Massey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ms. Essie L. Massey was born on December 8, 1945 in Albany, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late S.B. Massey and Rubie Farish. Essie then moved to Toledo, Ohio as a teenager. After graduating from Monroe High School, Essie went to the Job Corp where she sharpened her skills and trade. Upon leaving Job Corp she became an Administrative Secretary at the State Hospital, now known as Toledo Mental Health Center. Essie truly enjoyed life. She would spend hours joyfully expressing her creativity through painting, traveling, and embracing the beauty of butterflies. Essie had a strong relationship with the Lord. She made that evident through her long-time membership at the Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Toledo, Ohio under the leadership of Pastor J. L. Spears until her health prevented her from attending. On Friday, January 31, 2020, Essie was called from labor to reward. She was preceded in death by her parents and a special uncle, Ira “Ike” Atkins. She leaves to cherish her memory, her siblings, Mirian (Jimmy) Wells and Billy (Gwen) Atkins, a host of nieces and nephews, her uncle, Lee Atkins and a special friend, Queen. Essie will certainly be missed. Family hour will be Monday, February 10, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. followed by funeral service 1:00 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Church, Rev. J.L. Spears, pastor. Interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Dale-Riggs Funeral Home.