Mary Eunice Massey

Mary Eunice Massey, 91, of Benton, Ark., died on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Eunice was born November 27, 1926, to the late J.O. and Mary Catherine Derryberry in Hardeman County, Tenn. Eunice was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt to her family. She was the one you could pick up the telephone with at anytime and ask anything to. She was always the "Community" grandmother, of whatever neighborhood she lived in. She always loved collecting angels. Eunice was preceded in death by her adoring husband of 55 years Max Massie; along with 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her two sons, Charles Donald Byrd and wife Frenca of Miramar, Fla., and John Thomas Byrd and wife Rita of Minden, La.; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Sarah Vincent of Carlisle, Ark.; one very special four-legged fur baby, Barney; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her greatly. Visitation reception will be held on Saturday April 21, 2018, from 1-2 p.m., with services following at Smith-Benton Funeral Home Chapel at 322 N. Market St, Benton, Ark. 72015. A private family burial will follow at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.smithfamilycares.com.