Hilda Woody Massey, 81, of Appomattox, died Friday, August 2, 2019. She was the wife of the late Sterling W. Massey, Jr.

Born in Appomattox, May 27, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Glendola Catron Woody Carter and James Edward Woody, Sr. Hilda was a member of Rocks Baptist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Sheila M. Smith and husband, Reggie of Brookneal; two brothers, James E. Woody, Jr., and wife, Phyllis, and Roy E. Woody and wife, Iris both of Appomattox; one sister, Hazel W. Thomas of Appomattox; step-brother, Samuel E. Carter and wife, Gloria of Appomattox; two grandchildren, Kirstin S. Smith, and Hannah J. Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one brother, William L. Woody; and one sister, Mary W. Smith.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Robinson Funeral Home.  A private burial will take place at Liberty Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Robinson Funeral Home, and other times at her daughter's residence, Sugar Hill Road, Brookneal.

In lieu of flowers those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider Rocks Baptist Church, 393 Rocks Church Road, Pamplin, VA 23958 or Pamplin Vol. Fire and EMS, PO Box 1099, Pamplin ,VA 23958.