[NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: Celebrating Jeannie Massay

[Marcus Soulsby (NFBWV)]

I simply cannot believe this. It was just two years ago that Jeannie was our national representative at our virtual state convention in 2020. She added a lot to that event, and will sadly be missed.

Marcus Soulsby
President, NFBWV

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> On May 23, 2022, at 2:52 PM, Sheri Koch via NFBWV-Talk <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> More sad news.
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> From: Brian Mackey via NFBWV-Talk <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Mon, May 23, 2022 at 2:29 PM
> Subject: [NFBWV-Talk] Celebrating Jeannie Massay
> To: <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
> CC: Brian Mackey <bmackey88 at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2022 8:48 PM
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> Hello, everyone!
> 
> It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Jeannie passed away in
> her sleep earlier this morning.
> 
> As many may know, Jeannie has been dealing with major health challenges and
> was preparing to transition to hospice care.
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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!
> 
> A memorial service will be held Tuesday afternoon in Bethany, Oklahoma.
> Details about virtual options will be available soon.
> 
> 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!
> 
> Rest peacefully with your beloved husband, Mark, my sister!
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> Pamela Allen
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