Jeanette Massey, 68, of Sacramento, CA transitioned to the next life February 15, 2019, in her home. Mrs. Massey was born Feb. 24, 1950, in Pineville, South Carolina to Ida and James Brown. She grew up in Philadelphia, PA with her two sisters.
She spent most of her adult life in California, where she raised her daughter M. Antoinette and her son DeMond. Jeanette had a long career at the US Postal Service where she met her husband, Booker T Massey. After retirement, the two spent many years adventuring around the country. They fell especially in love with Hawaii, where they made a second home and spent many sun-filled and happy years together.
Jeanette was known for her warmth, humor, and abiding love of her children, grandchildren, and her husband.
Elegant, intelligent, generous, and friendly, Jeanette was devoted to her family and always welcoming to her friends.
She is survived by her husband Booker T Massey, her children M. Antoinette Bryant-Mullins and DeMond Bryant, her grandchildren Brittney, Dejanae, Dexter, and Donté, her sister Lorraine Dawkins (Frank), her nephew Julius Dawkins, her sister Joann Gaasland, her niece Angela Decker (Mark), grandnephews Mason and Leo, and a host of relatives. Though she will be missed, her memory will live on in everyone who has had the pleasure of knowing her.
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