of Leslie, AR
November 4, 1960 - March 9, 2014
Zebbie Marquita (Massey) Tuell, age 53, of Leslie, AR, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, at Conway Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Zebbie spent more than 20 years employed at the Leslie School. She loved her school family and was adored by many. Some of her favorite times were spent cooking for her family, gardening, driving around looking for deer, and listening to Mike play his guitar. Zebbie also loved all holidays, especially Christmas. She took pride in decorating all 6 of her Christmas trees. Most of all, her 3 grandkids were the highlight of her life, and she was a proud Mama Zebbie.
Survivors include her Mama, Bennie Nell (Horton) Massey of Leslie; husband Mike Tuell of Leslie; daughter Rachel (Jason) Sanders of Marshall; son Zach (Samantha) Tuell of Plumerville; three grandchildren: Thomas Sanders, Caroline Sanders, and Keaton Tuell; and a host of friends, family, and co-workers.
She was preceded in death by her Daddy, Zeb Massey, and sister, Pamela.
Visitation services will be held at 6:00 till 8:00 PM at the Roller-Coffman Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 12. The graveside memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, March 13, at the Leslie Cemetery, with Billy Don Crow officiating.
Pallbearers are Jeff Massey, John Franklin Massey, Timmy Massey, Thad Chadwick, David Smith, Heath Horton, and Tony Horton.
To Bennie and Rachel and Zack and Mike sorry to hear that sweet and beautiful Zebbie passing away you all are in my prayers she will never be forgotten Lord just took another angel home where she is not suffering anymore
To Bennie and Rachel and Zack and Mike sorry to hear that sweet and beautiful Zebbie passing away you all are in my prayers she will never be forgotten Lord just took another angel home where she is not suffering anymore
To the family of Ms. Zebbie
You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Zebbie was so very loved and will be greatly missed. May the love and grace of God continue to surround you in this difficult time.
So many beautiful words spoken about Zebbie as I sit here with tears and sadness for her loss. Bennie Nell, Mike and family, you have my love and prayers in the coming days as you learn to heal and move on without Zebbie by your side. I know it's a tremendous loss for all of you. And as we all suffer from the loss of our loved ones, we can all rest assured that we will see them again someday...through our loving Father, Jesus Christ. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
TO MIKE AND THE FAMILY>>>WE FEEL SO BLESSED TO HAVE MET ZEBBIE. SHE WAS SO FRIENDLY AND SWEET. NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS HOW SORRY WE ARE FOR YOUR LOSS. WE LOVE YOU AND CARE DEEPLY. LOVE, KEN AND PEGGY WELSH
Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Zebbie. I have been keeping you and your family in my prayers. I am so thankful for having the privilege of meeting you both. God Bless and be with you.
Joy Warner
Bennie, sorry to hear about your loss. Remembering you and your family in prayer.
I am so sad to hear about Zebbie, she was a very special lady! My thoughts and prayers are with you All!
I was saddened to hear about Zebbie's passing. Please accept my condolences, and may you all be comforted in this time.
I was dreaming about her last week. I was crying in my dream, and when I woke, I was crying. Now she's gone. I loved her as my cousin and as my co-worker, but mostly because she was a dear friend. From bouncing around in that white Chevy LUV in the 70s to all the coffee we made for each other and drank together during our wonderful years at Leslie High School to my retirement party that she gave me, Zebbie has been and will remain a significant influence in my life. Mike, my dear Rachel, and Zach, I wish you comfort and peace. I can only partially understand your grief, but I know that for me there exists another void in my heart and in my life. I hope to look for her in the coming paradise.
How sad. I feel blessed to have known Zebbie and benefited from her kind nature. Condolences from my family to yours.
I was very blessed to have known Zebbie for 50 years. We were classmates and friends. I made a point in the last fews years to stop in and see her when I was passing through. We spent hours with her and Mike last homecoming laughing and reminiscing. I will forever cherish that time with her. She will be so missed and Leslie Homecoming will never be the same for me. Till we meet again my sweet sweet friend..
My Dear Cousin
I'll never forget the times we talked
I'll never forget the secrets.
I keep them in my heart, they're locked.
All the times we shared so happily.
I'll always remember the way you laughed,
Your smile and your sent.
All the times we shared together
All the times that we spent.
Holiday get together's will never be the same,
without you there to share the joy.
To watch the kiddies grow and play
and their excitement of a new toy.
Now that you're gone
all we can do is cry,
because if love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.
Mike and family,
We are so sorry you have lost Zebbie. All of our family extend our deepest sympathy.
Barbara, Doug, Rob, April and Barret
Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Zebbie was one of a kind and I was so very proud that she became part of our family.
So sorry for your loss.
Keeping you all in our prayers.
Zebbie was always vibrant lively person even when she was little. She will be missed greatly. May the lord be with Bennie, Mike, Rachel, Zach, and Thomas Caroline and Keaton. Love Always, Cheryl
So sorry for the loss of Zebbie, she will be missed and we know she is in a much better place. God Bless.
Love and prayers for this family. We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you
Phyllis, Dewayne &
Dean Tumbleson
To family want you to know I will miss zebbie dearly, She was a very sweet lady, GOD BLESS
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
My prayers are with the family during this trying time. I will always remember Mrs. Zebbie! I'm blessed I got to be a sub teacher at Leslie and get to know this wonderful lady!
Zebbie was such a kind and gentle person. Elementary and middle school would never have been the same without her! She will be missed greatly!!
MIKE AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ZEBBIE, SHE ALWAYS HAD A BIG SMILE AND HER EYES WOOD LITE UP WHEN SHE SAID "HI" . SHE WILL BE MISSED. PRAYING FOR FAMILY.
So sorry to hear of your loss. May the Holy Spirit comfort you during the times to come. Praying for your family!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.
Zebbie was a beautiful person with sparkling eyes and an infectious smile.
God bless all of the family.
Rest in peace sweet lady!! You will be missed!!
I loved you since we started school together. All the fun we had at nighttime riding in your daddy's old beautiful pickup truck. I'm sure he will be whistliling to you in heaven. My how the Angels are singing now. You are at peace in a wonderful place we will all meet again. May God help your loved ones waiting to join you find peace.
Mom and I are praying that the family find comfort and piece, because we know Zebbie has. Heaven has gained a wonderful new addition.
I am so sorry for your loss. Zebbie was an amazing and incredible woman that I am lucky to have known. She will be greatly missed in this world and I look forward to seeing her again on the other side. I will miss her.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Im very sorry for your loss. Zebbie was very good person. Im truly saddened.
I hadn't seen Zebbie since high school, but I know that she was an exceptional, outgoing person. She would always come up to me and ask what was going on with a huge smile on her face. I'm sure that she will be missed by all that knew her. I'm so sorry for you loss. My God bless each and everyone of you during this time of sorrow.
I hadn't seen Zebbie since high school, but I know that she was an exceptional, outgoing person. She would always come up to me and ask what was going on with a huge smile on her face. I'm sure that she will be missed by all that knew her. I'm so sorry for you loss. My God bless each and everyone of you during this time of sorrow.
There was a time in my life were me and Zebbie were very close. I did not make time over the years to keep in touch. I have a beautiful cross stitch poem she gave me and I will cherish it. I can see that so many people have been there for her and her for them. I can not even see her picture without crying. My dear sweet friend I will see you again.
Zebbie was a great friend to most of us as we transitioned to our teenage years in Leslie. She was a great listener or shoulder to cry on.
She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with your families.
May God wrap His loving arms around all of Zebbie's family & friends! I know you will miss her but God needed a beautiful flower for His garden. He only takes the best!
God Bless & comfort each of you. May ya'll feel His loving arms, may you feeling His comfort & love
You'll be greatly missed Zebbie! Prayers to the family.
We were so sorry to hear of Zebbie's passing.
Look to God for comfort at this sad time. . You are in our prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Her personality, smile, and kindness for everyone she knew and who knew her will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of her family and friends. May God Bless all of you.
So sorry to hear of these sad tidings. I want to reach out to Mike, Rachel, Zack and the grandchildren and also her mother, Bennie Nell. No one knows your heartache like the Good Lord, and I'm praying for all of ya'll to receive His loving arms around you and His strength to sustain you through these very difficult days! Zebbie will be so sorely missed by all the community who knew and loved her.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers......it hurts so much when our loved ones are called home so young.
There are no words She was so special .
Prayers to all the Family .
Please accept our deepest sympathy. May the constant love of caring friends soften your sadness, and leave you with fond memories to cherish close to your hearts.
( Isaiah 25:8)
What an amazing lady!! When I first began teaching at Leslie, Mrs. Zebbie was my source for information. If I had a question about procedure or what I needed to do, she was always there to help. Zebbie's sense of humor was so much fun, but her honesty is what I treasure the most. GO BULLDOGS!
Bennie... I spent a lot of time at your house with Zebbie, She and I made mud pies and I always admired her purple room. We spent many hours around the square because we got bored at the fabric shop....
I am so very sorry for all of the family. Zebbie was such a sweet and funny lady. She will be missed greatly.
May you rest in peace . Prayers to all .
Thoughts and prayers for all of the Massey/Tuell family.
We are sorry for your loss. She had an impact on many lives including mine. Our prayer are with your family.
So sorry to hear of Zebbie's passing. Prayers go out for the Tuell & Massey families . . may the Lord's peace overwhelm you . . .
Rest in peace precious lady.
So sorry for your loss. We loved Zebbie dearly. She was a sweet, sweet lady and will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
Bennie Nell and all the family so sorry to hear of the lost of Zebbie. She always had a smile on her face. I remember keeping her when she was little while you work at the Fabric Center we had some good times together and even as we got older and out kids played ball. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
We will miss you.
We will miss you
You will be greatly missed
We will miss her so. I just keep thinking that Blair is telling her "thank you for all the times she brought your flowers to her Zack, and never missed a year! I can't tell you how to get comfort I just hope over time it will get easier, love you all.
So very sorry for your loss.....praying for all the family. May you feel God's presence ever nearer. In Him....
Thoughts and prayers for your family Zebbie, we all know your in a better place. You will be missed sweet lady!
Sending prayers
Sending prayers
Rachel and family,
I know it is really tough right now knowing you can't just pick up the phone and call her, but its a joy knowing you will get to see her again one day in a much better place! She left such a legacy for everyone, and was such a fun-loving person! Prayers of comfort and peace during this difficult time.
With love,
Katie
Mike and Family, So sorry for your loss Zebbie will be missed prayers of strength for you. She was so great when my girls were in school and she did whatever she could to help love you all thinking of you
It speaks volumes for the person she was, that a whole town will mourn Zebbie's passing. She made every person with whom she came in contact feel as if they were the most important person in the world. She stood with so many of us through our happiest times, our saddest times, through our accomplishments, and through our failures. She loved and was loved by every kid in Leslie. Ms. Zebbie was their friend, their confidant, their teacher, and their greatest supporter. She was also a great nurse to them! My fondest memories of being at Leslie School involve those nursing skills. A child would come to the office and she would ask them if they needed real medicine, or her to kiss it and make it better. More often than not, they just wanted her to give them a little love and attention. She must have had the most comfortable lap in town too, because the largest majority of kids had been held and cuddled by Ms. Zebbie. There will be an empty spot in our lives, but our hearts will always be full of those wonderful memories and the love she gave a whole town!
Your family is in our hearts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all God bless
As your heart mourns the loss of this beautiful soul, listen for the singing of the angels as another flower is placed in the Masters bouquet. Take comfort in our Father as He welcomes your loved one home. Zebbie's smile was contagious...and REAL, I always remember her smiling face. Prayers going out to all the family.
Love and prayers for this family. Zebbie held a special place in my heart and will be greatly missed.
we are so sorry for your loss , may the lord keep all of you in his loving arms in this time of need .
please let us know if there is anything we can do or any help you need . sincerely yours Barry & Annette
I am so very sorry for your loss. Zebbie, was truly a special person and will be missed by many. Keeping you all in my prayers in the days to come.
Sending my deepest sympathy to all the family. May God comfort you in your loss.
Bennie - There are no words that will ease your pain at this moment. Zebbie was a remarkable young lady who will always be remenber for the joy she brought to everyone. She had a smile that started from the inside and radiated to her face. Her life may have been short but it was not an incomplete life. During her walk on earth she touched so many people with her acts of kindness and if just a small percentage of these people will pass along just one act of kindness it will be a testimony to her kindred spirit. Remember our time on earth is our temporary life, Zebbie has gone to her permanent life in Heaven where she will no longer suffer from a horrible disease but will spend her days playing with God's children and smiling all day long. I will keep all of the family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of this loss. I hope your family can find peace in knowing she fought a hard fight and is now in a better place.
Dear Mike and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Zebbie will be missed by all that knew her. She always had that friendly smile and great personality every time I saw her around Leslie when I ran into her. I know that there are a lot of prayers being said for you and your family.
Charles Hamilton
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. God Bless You.
Zebbie was a family member and class mate and she will be missed. God has called another angel home.
We will all miss Zebbie tremendously! I will especially miss her quick wit and targeted come backs. Her organization and memory will leave a great void in our school. I loved her as a secretary, but most as a friend! I will miss her greatly as I know is true for everyone who knew her, which we all know, was almost everyone! My prayers are with you as you struggle to understand and accept her loss. Love, Patti
Words can't express the sorrow we feel at the passing of this beautiful little girl and wonderful young woman. Zebbie has always had a special place in our heart. Her kindness and thoughtfulness toward our family will always be remembered. Our hearts go out to all of you..
Sally and Don
My deepest sympathy to Rachel and family. Zebbie was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and a friend to all. She will be greatly missed. She was taken from this life at an early age and one day we will all see her again.. She is in Heaven with her Lord and Savior. May God comfort you in this time of grief.
Sincerely,
Susan Baker Webb
To Zebbie's family:
My heart is aching for you all on this day, I loved Zebb ie's quick smile and the way her eyes would twinkle. So glad I got to see her just a few short months ago.
May God bless and comfort you all.
Zebbie you will be missed by so many people including tons of children who thought the world of you. My prayers and condolences.
Mike, Rachel, Zack and families:
I know that Zebbies pain and illness was horrible not just for her but for you and all of her loved ones. All who knew her were devastated at this turn of events but I know also that it is a beautiful release for her. Time for your healing to begin also. No one can express the sympathy we feel in our hearts for all of you.
Unfortunately, we cannot be at her services as we need to tend to a very ill family member and take her to an appointment in Little Rock that we have been waiting for months to get. This hurts my heart but we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you even if we can not be.
Blessings to all of you
Loy & Mitzi Garrison
To all her family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Heaven gained another angel yesterday! Praying for God to give you the strength and peace needed.