Sandra R. Massey, beloved wife and mother, Sandra (or “Sam”), joined the ranks of the angels on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Leroy Ruark Sr. (1982) and Louise Wheeler Ruark (2003), and her brother, Joey, Joseph Leroy Ruark Jr (1985).
Sandra was born in Cambridge on Nov. 21, 1946, where she lived until moving to Seaford in 1957. She loved to share the stories of her family’s history and Dorchester County heritage. She graduated from Seaford High School in 1964 and later that fall she married the love of her life, Bob. She dearly loved her husband, their two daughters, Laura and Heather.
She was co-owner of Massey’s Used Cars for over 50 years, and a past president of the Seaford Elks Lodge #2458 Ladies Auxiliary. Over the years, she and Bob made a hobby of buying homes that she enjoyed decorating. Her favorite, and probably the most challenging, would be “the farm”. They would go on to build their next two homes. She truly enjoyed entertaining, hosting Derby and Christmas parties, and most notably her daughter Laura’s wedding reception at Foxchase, their home on the Nanticoke River.
She and her husband would retire from the car business in 2012. After retirement, she loved to spend the day watching the wildlife in her backyard: deer, wild turkeys, bald eagles, red fox, the well-fed squirrels and birds, especially the piliated woodpeckers and her beloved hummingbirds. She had a special place in her heart for the many pets that have been lucky enough to be spoiled by her.
Sandra is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert S. Massey; daughters Heather Lynn Massey and Laura M. Biscoe and her husband, W.T. She also leaves behind Gabby (her great dane) and Bogey (manx cat) and several “grandkitties.”
A funeral service was held on Sunday, Jan. 5 at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Seaford. Interment followed at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Seaford.
Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home of Delmar. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.