Florence L. Massey, 91

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Florence L. “Flo” Massey, 91, of Gibson City, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 10:25 p.m. at Heritage Health: Therapy and Senior Care in Gibson City.

Private family graveside services will be held at Drummer Township Cemetery in Gibson City. A Celebration of Life will be held at Gibson City Bible Church at a later date. Rosenbaum Funeral Home in Gibson City is assisting the family.

Mrs. Massey was born Oct. 20, 1928, in Litchfield, to Fred and Euphemia (Dagon) Lowe. She married Robert W. Massey, Sr. on Dec. 31, 1967, and he preceded her in death on July 23, 2003.

She was affectionately known as Flo by all who knew and loved her. She was very involved in her church communities throughout most of her life and taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and served behind-the-scenes in  many ways.

Mrs. Massey was a waitress at the Downtown Cafe, where folks enjoyed her homemade pies for dessert.

She took pride in her home and was especially passionate about gardening and cooking.She enjoyed sharing these gifts with her family and friends in hospitality. She quietly demonstrated love and care to those around her through service. Her sharp wit and humor were displayed through playful conversation with friends and family.

Mrs. Massey is survived by two sons, Robert (Linda) Knabel of Galesburg and Jeff (Kristen) Massey of Gibson City; two daughters, Nancy (Gene) Ray of Forsyth and Marty (Bill) Kaeding of Normal; daughter-in-law, Carla Massey of Ashkum; brother, Melvin Lowe of Litchfield; sister, Dorothy Hamman of Rio Rico, AZ; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert W. “Bob” Massey; daughter, Cindy Ader; brothers, Fred Jr., Lester and Marvin; and sister, Linda.

Memorials may be directed to Gibson City Bible Church or Transitions Hospice.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.rosenbaumfh.com.