Alice Marguerite “Retie” Massengale Tabor

Alice Marguerite Massengale Tabor “Retie” died Jan. 23, 2020, in Austin, at the age of 86.

A memorial service is scheduled for Jan. 31, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Little River Baptist Cemetery with a visitation to follow.

Retie was born on July 10, 1933, in Maysfield, to Eldred and Marguerite Massengale. She graduated from Yoe High School at 16 years old and moved to Austin. Upon moving to Austin she began her career at Austin Production Credit Association. She worked until   she married Charlie Tabor, and in 1968 they had their first son, Chuck.  After moving to Temple the family became members of 7th Street Methodist Church where Retie even served as the Church Secretary for many years. Shortly after moving to Temple they welcomed second son Bob into their family. In 1978, Retie and the boys moved to Austin to be near family. She had a successful career in Austin working at both the Attorney General’s office and Farm Credit Bank. 

Retie is survived by her two sons, Charles Tabor “Chuck” and wife Mari Tabor and Robert Tabor “Bob” and wife Monica Tabor, of Austin; grandchildren, Ashley Grafe and Luke Tabor; siblings, Wallace Massengale of Austin, Jack Massengale of Wimberley, Carolyn Weeren (Ed) of Austin, and Linda Jaresh (Wesley) of Garland.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice Austin.

Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home of Cameron is in charge of arrangements.