Thelma Ruth Massa

Funeral Services for Thelma Ruth Massa, age 92, of Cookeville, will be held Saturday morning, January 19, 2013 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Boiling Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, January 18, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Miss Massa entered into rest Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Master’s Health Care Center in Algood TN. She was born August 14, 1920 in Putnam County TN to the late George Washington Massa and Mary Ova Thomas Massa. Thelma attended Bussell Church of Christ and loved her church, she also loved children, and enjoyed quilting, reading, and just loved life and living. She was a loving sister, aunt and friend. Thelma is survived by two sisters; Florene Davis of Cookeville and Emma Sue McCaleb of Hartselle AL. Miss Massa is also survived by three nephews; Jeff Massa, Richard Massa and Allan McCaleb, as well as four nieces; Marcia Collins, Jo Boyette, Pat Spivey and Diane Brady. In addition to her parents Thelma was preceded in death by two brothers; Dudley Massa and Verdie Massa. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Bro. Tom Boyette will conduct the services.