March 10, 1941 – September 12, 2026
Frieda Loretta Massingille-Mangrum, age 85, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Tullahoma. She was the daughter of the late John D. and Lizzie Ray. Frieda was known for her strong work ethic, spending many years as a waitress before owning and operating several small restaurants in the Tullahoma area. She was preceded in death by several siblings, sons Ricky Joe Massingille and Gary Wade Massingille, and grandson Steven Massingille. She is survived by her son, James Lewis (Pam) Massingille; seven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held September 20 at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home, with burial at Head of Hurricane Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com. Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is honored to assist the family of Frieda Loretta Massingille-Mangrum.
