Ouida Jane Massengill Obituary (1943

Ouida Jane Massengill, 72, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015, at her residence in Rienzi, Mississippi. She was born June 4, 1943, to Rubin and Bernice Weeks Michael in Prentiss County. She was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church in Jumpertown. She enjoyed fishing, traveling, gardening, flowers, and yard work. Ouida loved working and building a better world through her real estate development business. Spending time with her family and friends brought her much joy and happiness. Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Buddy Marshall conducting, Bro. Mike Lee and Bro. Titus Tyer assisting. Burial will be in Forrest Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband, Ray Massengill, whom she married September 24, 1960; daughter, Pamela Hill (Randy) of Rienzi; brothers, Gerald Michael (Shirley) of Oxford and Charlie Michael (Sue) of Tupelo; sister, Sandra Walden (Jerry) of Booneville; son in-law, Petey Strickland of Rienzi; grandchildren, Katie Strickland, Bryson Hill, and Kayson Hill; special friends, Rosetta Jones, Sheila Freely and a host of many more. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rubin and Bernice Michael; daughter, Laura Strickland; and sister, Pat Finch. Pallbearers will be Michael Walden, Carroll Ivy, Trey Woolhouse, Kenneth Michael, Gaylen Michael and Greg Walden. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Wood, James Parvin, Jerry Benjamin and Dale Tice.