Rebecca Bea Massey's Obituary
Rebecca Bea Massey
Rebecca Bea Massey was born in San Angelo, Texas to Rowland O. Stewart Sr. and Edna Anderson Stewart on July 8th 1955. She was raised in Waco, Texas by Frank and Lindy Connelly. She graduated from Waco High School in 1973. She received associates of science from Kilgore Junior College in 1975 where she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She graduated Cum Laude from Baylor University in 1981 where she received a bachelors of Science in Journalism, English, and Business. During her time at Baylor she was a member of Angel Flight. During her teaching career she taught at New Diana High School, Union Grove High School, and for the last fifteen years she has been a teacher at Hallsville High School.
During her time at Hallsville she coached the UIL Accounting and Computer Applications team. Her students qualified for the State UIL competition five times and placed in the top 10 three times. She received Hallsville High School Teacher of the Year Award for the 2010-2011 school year. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Hallsville where she was involved in many ministries. Her Passion in the church was teaching missions to young girls through GA's which she taught for 25 years.
Mrs. Becky Massey is survived by her spouse Dr. David A. Massey Sr., her four children Mari Lynn Hensley, Michelle, Martha, David Jr., Son in law Jeremy Hensley, Grandson Blain Hensley, her Brother Rowland O Stewart Jr., Sister in-law Belena Stewart, Niece Kaitlyn, Nephews Justin, Joel, and Kyle.
Mrs. Massey passed away Friday, August 17, 2012 in a Longview hospital. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Hallsville with Dr. Monty Pierce and Randy Babin, Director of Missions officiating. Private burial will be in Hallsville Cemetery. Family visitation will be held following the memorial service in the activities building at the church. Services are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
Memorials may be given to East Texas Baptist University.
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