BENTON – Mrs. Nola F. Massey, age 89, of Benton, passed away at 2:43 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Helia Healthcare of Benton.
Nola was born on February 7, 1936, in Plato, MO; the daughter of Lee Kent and Ollie (Barton) Kent. She was married to Bob Massey, and he preceded her in death in 2005.
She was a member of the Forest Baptist Church of Benton, and she was a homemaker.
She enjoyed worshipping the Lord and cherished the days when she was able to attend church.
Nola enjoyed taking walks, reading and especially enjoyed time spent with her family.
Surviving is a son, Danny Burgess and wife, Lea of Benton; three daughters, Diane Goff of Benton, Renee Ozbourn and husband, Tim of Logan, Crystal Balota of Benton; 11 grandchildren including Deena Shepard, Chad Hutchison, Clinton Goff, Mike Burgess, Shane Burgess, Amanda Burgess, Brandon Romani, Nikki Collins, Ashley Weddle, Zachary Ozbourn, and Shelby Ozbourn; 16 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Marty Burgess; a daughter, Sheila Burgess; two great-grandchildren, seven brothers, and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton, IL, with Rev. Dean Severin officiating. Burial will follow in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton, IL. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Memorial contributions be made to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To give condolences online to the family, or to share memories of Nola, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.
