Bettye Massey

MASSEY, BETTYE S. Memorial services are scheduled for Friday, June 17, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Bettye S. Massey, age 84, of Roswell, who passed June 15, 2011. Rev. Jim Bignell with Dexter Methodist Church will officiate.

Bettye was born April 20, 1927 to George and Ethyl Snodgrass in Brownfield, TX, they have preceded her in death.

Bettye married Alva Wallace Massey on July 2, 1950 in Carlsbad, NM, he has preceded her in death..

Bettye is survived by sons: Berry C. Massey of Lubbock, TX, and Stephen D. Massey and his wife Karen of Carlsbad, NM daughter: Dawnell McKelvey and her husband Bob of Dexter, NM grandchildren: Ashley Witt, Jennifer Smith and her husband Tim, Kelley Witt, Stephanie Massey and Clay Massey and his wife Kristen and a sister: Marva Shadle and her husband Ross of Las Vegas, NV. She also leaves behind the close friends and tablemates, Joann, Bonnie, June and Avis and companion Mr. Peaches.

Bettye was a supervisor of Quality Control a section of Income Support for the State of New Mexico for 27 years. Upon her retirement, Bettye joined the Pecos Valley Quilters and was active until the time of her death. She enjoyed lunch and retreats with quilting friends, Mary, Gail, Teresa, Barbara, Sue and Millie and will be remembered for her beautiful quilts and needle work.

A special thanks to Vista Care Hospice, Lisa Grant, Lettie Telles and Chaplin Garth Hyde for the love and care you provided our mother.

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