Darlene Massey

Darlene Young, 88, a resident of Waynesville, NC, passed away on August 11, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Darlene was born in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, WA, on November 14, 1932. She resided in Waynesville, NC since 2008. She was the daughter of Leonard Whitman Young and Dorothy Ida Hellman Young of Aberdeen, WA. During the Korean War she served in the US Air Force at Headquarters, Far East Air Force in Tokyo, Japan.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her Son, Raymond D. Massey, Jr.

Survivors include her Daughter, Christina Massey Stroemer (Terry) Otto, NC, her sons, Steven Massey (Anne) of Trout Creek, Montana, Guy Massey of Lake Butler, FL and Leonard Massey(Shannon) of Cle Elum, WA.

Two Brothers, Leonard Young of Aberdeen, WA and Phillip Young of Montesano, WA, Nieces, Suzie Graves and Pauline Young, Nephews, David Young and Lenny Young all who reside in Washington.

Grandchildren, Shane Massey, Meashell Tomlinson, Georgia Hendricks, Samantha Massey and Stephanie Staier, all of Lake Butler, FL, and Brandon Massey and Breanna Massey who reside in OR and WA. She is also survived by 12 Great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at Dekle Cemetery in Lake Butler, FL on Thursday, August 19, at 10 am. Archer-MIlton Funeral Home of Lake Butler and Garrett Funeral Home of Waynesville, NC are in charge of arrangements.

Elder Stephen Adler from her Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Waynesville, NC will officiate at her service.