Obituary: Shirley Seligson Massie

Shirley Seligson Massie, 97 of Sandy Springs, Ga., passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. She was born in the city of Chicago, Ill., to the late Harry and Freida Seligson.

Shirley was a loving wife to Harold Massie for 34 years, who preceded her in death in 1985. Her loving daughter, Cindy Beth Alberhasky, preceded Shirley’s death in 2018.

Shirley is survived by her daughters, Lori Berdo Kessler, husband, Todd Kessler, and daughter, Dawn M Zachariah, son-in-law, Mark Alberhasky, and wife, Laura Alberhasky.

Shirley was blessed with four grandsons, Brandon Alberhasky, wife, Sarah, Evan Alberhasky, wife, Marina Alberhasky, Ben Zachariah, wife, Rachel, and Adam Berdo.

Shirley was blessed with two loving step-grandchildren, Mia and Aaron Kessler and a step-granddaughter, Izzy Dufauchard. Affectionately known as “Nana,” she was blessed with two grea-grandchildren, Kate Elizabeth Alberhasky, and Daniel Cameron Zachariah.

Shirley was loved by all who knew her. She was the life of the party and had a knack for finding humor which always made us laugh. Her strength of character was undeniable, and she was fiercely determined. Shirley will be missed dearly, and may her memory be a blessing.

The family expresses sincere gratitude for Inspire Hospice and Palliative Care and Integrity Homecare and Nursing Service Agency.

In lieu of flowers consider donating in her memory to https://broadwaycares.org/