[IL-Talk] [IABS-Talk] Celebrating Jeannie Massay

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I didn't know Jeannie, but, so sorry to hear of her passing.
I will keep her family in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda

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From: IL-Talk <il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Leslie Hamric via IL-Talk
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Subject: Re: [IL-Talk] [IABS-Talk] Celebrating Jeannie Massay

I am very very sorry to hear this. She did a lot for the Federation and will be greatly missed. I will keep her family in my prayers.

Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher
Board member of National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division


> On May 23, 2022, at 1:25 PM, NFB of Illinois Webmaster via IABS-Talk <iabs-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Jeannie passed 
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> As many may know, Jeannie has been dealing with major health 
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> Along with many other roles, Jeannie served as president of our 
> Oklahoma affiliate and as our national treasurer.  She was deeply 
> committed to the Federation and lovingly cherished her Federation 
> family! She believed strongly in the importance of the work we do 
> together and the transformative impact it had in her life and in the 
> lives of so many! She was incredibly grateful to the officers and 
> members of the affiliate who have given so much and taken on 
> responsibilities as her health declined and to everyone who reached out to her with such love and support.
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> We will continue to honor Jeannie's  memory in the love we have for 
> each other and in the essential work we do each day!
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> A memorial service will be held Tuesday afternoon in Bethany, Oklahoma.
> Details about virtual options will be available soon.
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> I am filled with gratitude for the time Jeannie was with us! She made 
> such a positive difference in my life and in the lives of so many!
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> Rest peacefully with your beloved husband, Mark, my sister!
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> Pamela Allen
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> Executive Director
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> Louisiana Center for the Blind
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