Ann Massa

Mrs. Anna Lee Massa, age 76, of Cookeville, passed away Monday evening, December 12, 2016 at her home under hospice care. Mrs. Massa did not want a traditional funeral but instead a Celebration of Life Service that will be planned by her son, Eric, in their home, per her wishes, on New Window Cliff Road, at a later date. She was born August 31, 1940 in Pikeville, TN to the late Jesse Lee Kirby and Claudia Pearl Cole Kirby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ammon Dillard Massa; son Alan Massa; granddaughter, Amy Tollison; four brothers, Jackie, Thomas, Birch and Jerry Kirby; and sister, Shirley Kirby. Mrs. Massa was a true believer, loving wife, faithful friend, dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and homemaker. She was a hard worker who enjoyed vegetable gardening, tending flowers of all kinds, and she could grow any type of plant with her heavenly gift of a green thumb. She is survived by her son Eric Leigh Massa of Burgess Falls; two daughters, Claudia Annette Massa of Mt. Juliet, TN and Ophia Darlene Gang of Sparta, TN; brother, Carl Kirby of Cookeville; and six grandchildren, Michael and Megan Massa, Cynthia and Deonna Tollison, Travis and Daniel Gang. Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-7158 You may share your thoughts and memories at www.dyerfh.com