Larrain S. Massey Obituary in Lancaster at McMULLEN FUNERAL HOME

Obituary For Larrain S. Massey

Larrain Stinson Massey, 63, humbly bowed to God's will peacefully entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

She was the daughter of the late Deacon Robert Stinson Sr. and Lena Dawkins Stinson.

Larrain excepted Christ at an early age and joined Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church where she served as a member of the Usher Board, Gospel Choir and a Sunday School Member. She later joined Prosperous Revival Temple Holiness Church under the leadership of Bishop Billy McKinney. She was a member of the Choir, Praise and Worship Team and Mother of the Church.

She was educated in the Lancaster County School District and graduated from Buford High School in 1979. She worked many years at JC Penney and B.C. Moore and Son.

Left to cherish fond memories are her husband, Andre Massey; three sisters, Mary S. Jones, Sarah S. (Edgo) Thompson and Helen S. Dixon all of Lancaster, SC; four brothers, Robert Stinson Jr. (Beverly), Rev. Dr. Bennie L. Stinson ( Rev. Reva), Myron Stinson (Ann) and McKinley Stinson (Beverly), Mother-in-Law; Priscilla Massey, Father-in-Law, Aaron Ford; sister-in-law, Luciana Ford; brother-in-law; Derek Massey; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. A lifelong friend Ms. Dezell Robinson of Buffalo, New York and a childhood friend Priscilla J. Hunter of Charlotte, NC.

Larrain was preceded in death by a sister Virginia McDow (J.W.)

Special thanks to her caregivers Annie Jean Lathan and Michelle Truesdale and special thanks to the EMS Workers of Lancaster County.

Funeral services will be Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church by Bishop Billy McKinney, Pastor with burial in the church cemetery.

Viewing will be Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at McMullen Funeral Home from 1 pm- 5 pm.

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She will be missed, my friend always.

Rita Spann

You were such a caring, loving, humble/spirited, woman of virtue! You will be deeply missed! Prayers for the family!

Tammy Champion

Words can not express how much Larrain ment to me. I'm completely heartbroken. She was not just my friend, She was a Beautiful Soul. I will miss our many conversations and all the laughter we had together. I will forever cherish the memories. Rest In Paradise My Friend, Dezell

Dezell Robinson

Truly a God fearing daughter, she was a friend until the end always smiling with a gentle greeting. My fond memories of us growing up at Zion Pilgrim Church Ushering and singing on the junior choir. Take your rest Larrain you are truly deserving of it.Tears of joy 😢😢😢🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Terry Cureton

Lorraine Stinson Massey will truly be missed from singing with her at Zion Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church to conversating with her on Facebook when she felt like it. Take your rest lady.

Stephanie Cureton

Sending heartfelt condolences to the family of Larrain Stinson Massey. Larrain was a former member of the gospel choir at Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church led by uncle Jay (Johnny) for many years. She was blessed with a beautiful voice. May she rest in peace. 🙏🏽
Sincerely, Katherine A. Cureton N. Bethesda, Maryland

Katherine Cureton