Gayla Massey

Gayla Massey, 59, of Benton, passed away Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 in Little Rock. She was born May 27, 1956 in Memphis, Tenn. to William Riley and Lois Juanita Henderson. She was a preschool teacher at First Baptist Church; volunteer for VBS, Childrens Choir, CJCOHN; and sang in the sanctuary choir. She also was a substitute teacher for Benton School District. Preceding her in death was her father, William Henderson; nephew, Brad Henderson; and brother-in-law, Lee Lewis. Survivors include her husband, Don; daughter, Autumn Pride and husband, Daniel of Benton; son, Dr. Adam Massey of Columbia, Mo.; her mother, Lois Juanita Henderson of Portageville, Mo.; two brothers, Danny Henderson and wife, Anne of Sugar Hill, Ga. and Trennis Henderson and wife, Pam of Arkadelphia, Ark.; three sisters: Leatrice Klutts and husband, Bob of Sherwood, Ark., Aleta Janzen and husband, Doug of Raymore, Mo., and Wanda Reed and husband, Leman of Warrensburg, Mo.; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015 at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Selph Hall with Rev. Rick Grant officiating. Visitation is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Monday evening, Sept. 28, 2015 also at Selph Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Youth Ministry, 211 S. Market, Benton, AR 72015 or Brad Henderson Scholarship Fund @ Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29613. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.