Athaline “Granny” Massengill, 86, of Watauga, went home to be with her Lord, from the home of her daughter, on Sunday, November 15, 2015, following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late H.H. and Nola Brunty Bare and was born in Aflax, Ky., although she had lived most of her life in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Massengill.
Mrs. Massengill was retired from L.C. King Undergarment and was of the Christian faith. She loved talking with her friends, sewing and camping. She was also a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.
She is survived by her daughter, Vera Wolfe and her husband, who was a very special son-in-law, Vonnie, Watauga; two grandchildren, Scottie Wolfe, Bluff City, and Starr Nave and her husband, Craig, Watauga; six great-grandchildren, James Wolfe, Summer Wolfe, Josh Wolfe, Hayden Nave, Olivia Wolfe and Mahala Nave; and a brother, Orville Bare, Bluff City. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Also left behind to cherish her memory are her special friends and family, Phyllis Plank, Martha Small, “Sister” Sue Harkleroad, Gloria Davis, Kathy Rasnick and Bobbie Massengill.
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Massengill will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Pastor Nathan Jennings and Mr. Scott Fisher, minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Scott Reynolds, Mr. Ray Don Markland and Ms. Ruth Ann Cullop. Those attending are asked to wear red, Granny Massengill’s favorite color. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service, and at the home of her daughter, Vera Wolfe, at other times. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, November 19, in the Morrell Cemetery, Watauga. Active pallbearers will be Mike Rasnick, Bailey Massengill, W.C. Rasnick, Rick Ward, Howard Morrison, Larry Morris, James Alley, James Wolfe, Josh Wolfe and Hayden Nave. Honorary pallbearers will be Craig Nave, Herbert Massengill, Jimmy Bare, Robbie Cross, Harold Massengill, Ken Woods and Wayne Wolfe. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet the family at the funeral home at 3 p.m. Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to First Freewill Baptist Church, Youth Fund, 706 First Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643 or Borderview Christian Church, 1338 Bristol Highway, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Online condolences may be shared with the family at our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is serving the Massengill family. Office: (423) 542-2232. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917.