JOANN MASSEY KASBY

July 2, 1944 - August 12, 2021

PERRY – JoAnn Massey Kasby, 77, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, with family by her side. A private Graveside Service will be held for the immediate family in Perry Memorial Gardens. JoAnn was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Ovida Smith Massey. She lived in Perry, however spent many years in New York raising her family. She later moved to North Carolina following her Cherokee Roots before returning to Perry as her home. JoAnn took great pride in her yard and enjoyed planting and nurturing many beautiful flowers. She also had a deep love and compassion for her dogs, but most of all, she treasured each moment spent with her children and grandchildren. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Roger Massey; two sisters, Peggy Cox and Beverly Jean Tyndal; and a granddaughter, Megan LeeAnn Robinson. JoAnn is survived by her three sons, Roger “Reno” Robinson (Michelle) and Robbie Robinson (Cindy), both of Rome, New York, and Shannon Kasby of Perry; four grandchildren, Tyler Robinson, Hunter Robinson, Zacchary Robinson, and Shannon Liam Kasby; her sisters, Melody Bounds and Nancy Brown, both of Perry. Condolences for the family may be left in the online guestbook at www.watsonhunt.com. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.