Newspaper article:

Services Today For Pearl Massey

Pearl Massey, 45, of Liberty Center, O., died Monday morning at Heller Memorial Hospital in Napoleon.

Surviving are husband Dan Massey, mother Mrs. A. Smith, Rudolph, O., sisters Mrs. Lola Spiess, Liberty Center, O., Mrs. Lulu Schock, Defiance, O., Mrs. Mildred Butts, Washington D. C.

Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Liberty Center.

Body is in Walter’s Funeral Home.

Obituary:

Pearl Helen Davis, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis, was born Dec. 6, 1910, near Napoleon, O., and departed from life Sept. 3, 1956, at the age of 45 years, 8 months and 27 days. The greater portion of her life was lived in and around Liberty Center, O.

In June of 1918 she was united in marriage with Daniel J. Massey of Mendota, Ill. Only 18 short years were enjoyed by Pearl and Dan after their marriage, but they were filled with love, happiness and many worthy activities.

At the age of 19 she was baptized and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Liberty Center. O., and until her death was a faithful and active member.

She was very active in charitable organizations, being director of the Doreas Welfare Society of the church and holding many responsible positions during her life in the church. She was also president of the Liberty Center Garden Club and was faithful in carrying out her duties until sickness came upon her.

She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband Dan, her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith ol Rudolph, O., her sisters, Mrs. Lola Spiess of Liberty Center, Mrs. Lula Shock of Defiance, Mrs. Mildred Butts of Washington D. C., three nieces, four nephews, and a host of other friends and relatives. [text missing] Heft and brother Carl all have preceded her in death.

Like the Good Samaritan of the Bible, Pearl was a good neighbor and a helping hand to any and all in need.