Vera Massie's Obituary
Vera Fern Massie, 88, passed away on October 7,2023. Vera was born on June 15, 1935, in Clearmont, Il to John and Vivian (Luthe) Jenkins.
Vera graduated from the DMH School of Nursing in 1955. She was a Registered nurse at DMH for 45 years. She retired in 2000. She loved stock and NASCAR racing. She also loved to cheer on the Chicago Bulls.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 68 years Richard I. Massie; children Tim (Karen) Massie and Jim (Carol) Massie; 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren; brother, Bill (Shirley) Jenkins and many other extended family and friends.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and three brothers.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Rosie and Gene Sowers.
In Lieu of flower the family would like donations to be made to Decatur Humane Society.
A visitation will be held for Vera on Monday October 16, 2023, from 12-1pm at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow. A burial at Antioch Cemtery in Hugo, IL will follow services.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.moranandgoebel.com
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