Myrna Cloyce Massey

Myrna Cloyce Massey, the daughter of the late Henry Clay Harmon and Thelma Lou (Baker) Harmon, was born on June 27, 1937, in Mooresville, North Carolina. As a young girl, Cloyce grew up in North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and Georgia. Her father owned and operated a jewelry store on the town square. She graduated with the Class of 1955 from Somerset High School in Somerset, Kentucky, and continued her studies at Campbellville Baptist College in Campbell, Kentucky. Cloyce met the love of her life, Jacob Dean Massey, while she was dating his brother, Joe. On July 11, 1957, in Ringo, Georgia, Jake and Myrna were united in marriage. Their union was blessed with 57 years together and two daughters, Tammy and Cynthia. Due to Jake’s military service, Cloyce began her journey as a military spouse in 1957. They moved to the Fort Leonard Wood area in 1993. After relocating to Waynesville, Cloyce began attending Mt. Gibson Baptist Church and enjoyed worshiping with her church family whenever she was able. Cloyce was a talented seamstress, making clothes for her daughters except for their Levis. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, watercolor painting, creating paper dolls, reading, and traveling. Her greatest passion was collecting dolls, and she served as President of the Doll Collector Club. Cloyce entered her eternal home on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her residence in Waynesville, Missouri, at the age of 88. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her. Cherishing her memory are her two daughters, Tammy Drawdy of Waynesville, MO, and Cynthia Dornbush (Stephen) of Duke, MO; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Cloyce was preceded in death by her husband, Jake, and her brother, Herney Clay Harmon, Jr. Although she is no longer with us, Cloyce’s love for her family will live on in our hearts forever. Celebration of Life Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert with Ed Warden officiating. The songs "Anniversary Waltz" by Connie Francis, "Remember When" by Alan Jackson, and "Temporary Home" by Carrie Underwood were played. Inurnment followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Waynesville, Missouri. Services and arrangements were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial Contributions in memory of Myrna Cloyce Massey can be made, and contributions may be left at Memorial Chapel.

Myrna Cloyce Massey

June 27, 1937 - April 16, 2026