Peoples Funeral Home | Marianna, FL

Obituary For Mrs. Rebecca Massenburg

Rebecca Godwin Massenburg passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 21, 2023.

She was born on January 28, 1929 to the late Waymon and Eva Godwin, the youngest of 13 siblings. She married the late Mr. Simon Massenburg on May 22, 1952.

Rebecca leaves a legacy of fond memories and cherished thoughts with her loving family: her children, Dr. Dianne Godwin Thornton (Bernard, deceased)of Helotes, Texas; Virginia Godwin Spires (Linwood, (deceased) of Marianna, Florida; Gloria Massenburg Baker (Harris) of Marianna, Florida; Peggy Massenburg Kelly (Ret MSG Leon) of Marianna, Florida; Chrisella Massenburg (Rudy, deceased) of Brandon, Florida, Esq/PA, Alvin Eugene Massenburg (Yvette) of Denver, Colorado; Richard Bush, deceased (Mary); and Joseph Brinson (Wanda) of Cocoa, Florida.

She has 21 grandchildren (Ret LTC Rhonda Daniels Wynder, Leonard Daniels III (deceased), Latina Barnes Broxton, Marvin Terrell Barnes, Phillip Brian Barnes, Tiffany Michelle Peterson, Kevin Deon Peterson; Jason Lamont Peterson, Crystal Leann Spires, Asia Monique Brown, Angela Kelly Armstead, Travis Bernard Baker, Marcus Lamont Kelly, Letiesha Massenburg , Brian Sterling Daniels, Melloney Daniels Spence, Pamela Massenburg Negast, Christopher Glover, Brandon Massenburg and Dr Maurice Bush; 51 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends who will deeply miss her.

Rebecca loved and she loved well. She loved watching sports, especially basketball, baseball and football when her grands and great grands were playing . She loved Sunday mornings, especially seeing her Rivertown Community Church family and through the years become affectionately known as grandma to many.

A Homegoing Celebration will be held Saturday, April 1st at 11a.m. at Rivertown Community Church (RCC) with Pastor Kevin Yoder and Reverend Brandon Killings officiating. Interment will follow with arrangements entrusted to the Caring Staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 4 to 6 pm at Peoples Funeral Home Chapel in Marianna, FL.

Guest Book

On behalf of Marianna Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I would like to extended our sincere condolences to our Sorors Baker, Thornton and their families. Ruby Sylvester, President

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With our sincere condolences to the family With love Mae white Rhynes and family

- Mae Rhynes

My dearest Aunt Dottie, kids today I hope you can experience the love of an Aunt such as hers. A lady of few words but a river of hugs, kisses & squeezes that makes you just know how much you are loved. God thank you for her life. Rest in glory. Love ❤️ Coral Speight-Gardner Miami, Fl

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Mrs. Massenburg was a blessing to my family. She shared her love and her home with me by keeping my baby Jaymison some 26yrs ago. Auntie Peggy my prayers are lifted up for you and the entire family. This is my family may God comfort you all and give you peace. Remember the promise of Christ, he will come for those who love Him...💜

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Grandma, that is the only name I knew. You treated me & the girls like family. I will always love you and you are so very missed. I regret not seeing you before God took away. I know your in heaven trying to boss them around lol. Love, Melissa, Kara, Karissa & Cornelius

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May the Lord watch over you'll, keep you'll is our Prayer. So very sorry for your loss. Audrey Ward and Family.

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Oh Dato we had good times you will be missed deeply its going to be hard without talking to you everyday until we meet again.

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Laugh, she knows how much you care. Smile, her memories here to share. She'd hope that you can carry on. Grammy, until we meet again With Eternal Love, Pam-A-Rama, Kebra, Amirah Rebecca, & Kebra II

- Pamela Nelson

Sending our thoughts and prayers to you Aunt Diane and family. William and Clara Robinson

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Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. From First Baptist Church of Watson, Leesburg, VA. Pastor James Murphy and Church Members

- Rosetta S. Bush

Grandma- Unfortunately, I will not be able to make your final fair well celebration. I understand that the body is but a vessel, and that your spirit surrounds me, the endless memories live within me, and the wisdom that you shared with me will be passed to my children. I'll sing one last hymn with you. Won't it be grand Lord, won't it be grand, won't it be grand Lord won't it be grand, I'm going home to live with Jesus won't it be grand... Thank you for everything that you've done. Love you always, Affectionately know as~ Pam-A-Rama

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A poem by Ellen Brennman: Don't think of her as gone away. Her journey has just begun. Life holds so many facets. This earth is only one. Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears. In a place of warmth and comfort. Where there are no days or years. Think how she must be wishing that we would know today, that nothing but sadness can really pass away. And think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched. For nothing loved is ever lost. And she was loved so much. Aunt Dot Toe was 94 earth years but I take comfort in the old gospel hymn "she will never grow old" Death has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Rest in peace until we meet again. With love, Jane & John Lowe

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You can never find the right words to say at a time like this. One thing I know that your loved one, Mrs. Rebecca Massenburg, is in a better place and with a loving God. I met her and she was a beautiful person who meant what she said and said what she wanted. She always had me in laughter. Mrs. Rebecca Massenburg will be missed as her legacy lives on in her beautiful family. We love you Chris Massenburg. Linda Moreno & family♥️

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Just as lovingly as God has called your loved one home, He is drawing near to you now, with comfort, with peace and with hope. Thinking of you and asking God to surround you with his perfect peace and love. Dot Toe will surely be missed by all of us. Ruby, Coennie, Lonald

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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