Mildred Massey

mildred massey

Mildred E. McElrath Massey, 89, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Mission Hospital.

Mrs. Massey was born in Asheville to the late James and Ida Melton McElrath. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Massey, a son, Michael Eugene Massey, a grandson, Ronald Youngblood, Jr. and a son-in-law, Al Braddock.

Mildred retired from Three Mountaineers Manufacturing after 41 years of service and then from Buncombe County Schools with 15 years of service. She was a member of Skyland First Baptist Church and she loved her family dearly and loved family gatherings.

She is survived by her three children, Jerry Massey (Cyndi), Dianna Braddock and Cathey Trimnal; a sister, Faye Chrisman; six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Skyland First Baptist Church with Pastors Robert Ponder and Perry Brindley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 at the Church.

Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Skyland First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 2115 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704.

Services

Funeral Service: September 4, 2021 2:00 pm

Skyland First Baptist Church
2115 Hendersonville Road
Arden, NC 28704

684 7214

For those who wish to pay their respects: September 4, 2021 1:00 pm - July 17, 2025 2:00 pm

Skyland First Baptist Church
2115 Hendersonville Road
Arden, NC 28704

684 7214

Burial:

Shepherd Memorial Park
US Highway 25
Naples, NC

828-252-3535

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  1. Cyndi–I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I’m sure she was a special lady. Thinking about you. Hugs, Comfort, & Peace.

  2. Mildred was a honor to work with .I loved her dearly She never gave up always a sweet heart never forget her. My friend with memories you will not be forgotten. Love you Mildred Nora Mckinney

  3. Massey family-
    I am so sorry for your loss. Granny was an amazing woman. She will forever have a special place in my heart.

  4. Cathey,
    So sorry to hear about your Mom. I know how hard this is for you and your family. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
    Love,
    Cathy Ellwanger (Livingstone)

  5. I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. All the good ones are gone. Prayers for your family.

  6. I am so sorry to hear about Mildred passing.
    she was a very special lady and a very classy lady
    I had the pleasure of getting to know Mildred at TCR
    she will always have a special place in my heart.
    My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the dark days ahead.
    Jeanette Parker from TCR

  7. Dianna, Jerry and Cathey, So sorry for the loss of Ms Mildred she was a lovely lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. Doris Galyean, Marian Hudgins and Carolyne Laughter

  8. Dearest Sis, Jerry, Cathy and family I will always carry my ‘summer time mom’ in a special place in my heart. She was a strong, independent woman who was a hard worker, insightful and always sweet to me. I know she loved you deeply. I am thankful to have had her in my life for 61 years.
    With much love and appreciation, Karen Patriquin

  9. My thought and prayers are with you all during this time. Mrs. Mildred was like a second grandmother to me and I always enjoyed spending time with her and the entire family both in & outside of church. She will be missed!

    • Dianne, Jerry and Cathy I am so very sorry to hear of your precious Mama’s passing. She always treated me like one of her own and was so much fun to be around. May she Rest in Peace with our Heavenly Father.

      It saddens me to have just heard of her passing. Had I known in time I would have definately been at her funeral. I’m sorry

      Y’all will be in my Prayers.

  10. I am very sorry for the loss of your Precious Mother. I have many wondergul memories of being with her and you Dad. Wonderful people that influenced my life.
    Janet Hembree

  11. I was saddened to hear about the loss on your Mom. I have so many good memories growing up next door and hanging out with your family, your Mom was like a second Mom to me. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  12. Dianne, Jerry and Cathy I am so very sorry to hear of your precious Mama’s passing. She always treated me like one of her own and was so much fun to be around. May she Rest in Peace with our Heavenly Father.
    Y’all will be in my Prayers.

  13. I was saddened to hear of sweet Mildred’s passing. But knowing she is with our precious Lord is comforting. She was always so welcoming to Meredyth and me when we joined Skyland Baptist.


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