Lee/Pontotoc Line-Annie Pearl Massey, 99, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Born near Mantachie, MS. in Itawamba Co. to the late Alga and Lula Tynes Ferguson, Annie Pearl lived most all her life in the Lee/Pontotoc County area.

Annie was a domestic laborer and housekeeper most of her life. She was most especially known as a loving and beautiful mother, great-grandmother and a devoted sister of Christ. She was an active and faithful member of the Chapel Grove Pentecostal Church of the Living God where she was admired and respected and lived a perfect example of a Godly woman. Annie loved the gospel, praising God with all her power and might and living by Christian example.

Annie loved her garden and flowers, cooking for her large family and anyone who would answer her often said invitation, “Come on in and eat; You look hungry.” A daily prayer warrior, she got up every morning and prayed, “Thank you Lord for this beautiful day that you have made.” She will be deeply missed by a grateful family and her church friends.

A service celebrating her life will be held at 2 PM Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Chapel Grove Pentecostal Church of the Living God in the Longview Community of Pontotoc County. Burial will follow in Chapel Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3PM-6PM Friday, March 30, 2018, at Holland Funeral Directors, Tupelo Chapel and from Noon-service time on Saturday at Chapel Grove Church. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected]

Annie Pearl’s great legacy includes her family of 6 children, Louise Massey-Bunville, Martha Massey-Lowery, Milton Massey, Jerry Massey, Billy Massey and Lennie Massey (deceased) and their familes which include 21 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Massey, her parents, a daughter, Lennie and her twin brother, Johnny Ferguson.