Rosa Elizabeth Massey

Susie began her life in Monroe, Louisiana on March 7, 1947. She and her older brother, James “Jim” Herbert Branch Jr. were the children of James and Rosalie Branch. She met and married the love of her life, Thomas Anthony Ray, on November 18, 1966. They had three children: Tammy, Tracie and Tommy. Her husband, Thomas Anthony Ray “Tommy”, passed away from Cancer in 1980 at the age of 34. Susie remarried in 1982 to Prentice Eugene Massey.

Susie was predeceased by her father, mother, brother and both husbands. She was survived by her immediate family – Tammy & Dave Widhalm, Tracie & Joe Finn and Tommy Ray. Susie also had three grandchildren - Jacob Roberts, Darrian Widhalm and Duncan Widhalm: three step-grandchildren – Zach Finn, Nick Finn and Taylor Finn, all living in the Denver Colorado area. Susie’s sister-in-law, Norma Ray is currently retired and living in the Lake Conroe, Texas area. Her niece, Jennie Lynn McKinney is living in Springfield, Virginia. Susie also had wonderful nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Susie spent her entire life making a home for her family. Family and friends were always the most important priority. She enjoyed family vacations and always made holidays special with her Southern cooking.

Susie will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery in Monroe, Louisiana next to her husband, Tommy, in September.

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