GREENWOOD – Funeral Services for Mrs. Dale Yonce Massey, age 88, formerly of Johnston, SC will be held Monday, July 9, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Johnston Presbyterian Church with private burial to follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Bland Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.
Mrs. Massey, a native of Johnston, died Friday, July 6, 2012. She was a daughter of the late Rufus Clinton and Abie Yonce. For forty-one years she was an employee of Southern Bell where she served as business office manager. She was also a charter member of the Telephone Pioneers. Mrs. Massey was a member of Women of the Church at Johnston Presbyterian Church and served as president for many years.
Survivors include her sister Margaret Ford (Lexington). She is also survived by her loving nephew who was like her son, Larry Yonce (Judy) of Greenwood and their daughter Amy (Shelby) Bartley and their children Jackson and Leila. Survivors also include her niece, Bonnie (Ted) Barnes, and their daughters, Wendy and Cydney, nephew, Don (Sylvia) Ford and their children, Melissa (James) Vagts, and Susan (Jason) Smith.
She was predeceased by her husband, R. B. Massey, her parents, and her brother Lalun Yonce.
The family wants to thank the staff of Emerald Gardens in Greenwood for their dedication and loving, gentle care of our loved one.
Memorials may be made to Johnston Presbyterian Church c/o Mr. Harry Bell 1829 Hwy 23, Ward, SC 29166.
Please sign guestbook and send condolences to family to www.blandfh.com.