Usley Mae Barbee - Mason was born February 15, 1930 in Oklahoma City, OKlahoma.  She was the second of seven children born to Mary Lee (Hines) Barbee and Nun Usley Barbee Sr.  Her parents, three sisters, three sisters and one brother preceded her in death.  Usley accepted Christ at an early age, and was a faithful member of True Vine Ministries until her health failed.  Usley attended Dunjee High School, Nile Jewel Phillips Beauty School, Loving & Mack Beauty College and Wisher Business School.  She moved to Rogersville, Tennessee with her husband and served as First Lady of the True Vine Baptist Mission for 10 years.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, cann9ing, nature forager, genealogy, and was the rock of her family.  Usley was strong in her spiritual walk and just passionate in her philanthropic and charity giving.  She loved the city Rescue Mission and was a long time supporter.  Usley Mae and James Edward Mason Sr.  were joined in marriage December 10, 1950, and to this union five children were born.  Usely Mae went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on November 27, 2020.  Usley leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, James Edward Mason Sr,;  children:  Helen Marie Allen, Erwin Mason Sr. (Jocelyn), Donna Kay Mason  Debra E. Mason,  Paula Y. Mason, and James E. Mason Jr. (Robyn); sister, Ruth LEE barbee Pullen; brother, Nun Usley Barbee Jr. (Jolene); grandchildren: LT. Col.  Erwin mason II, Mason, Eric Exum, Kayd Mason, Sheneca Ward,  Jerron Laskey, Davone Bonneau, Prince mason, Chase Mason, Jametris Waldon, Amber Lewis-Rigsby, Jerri Weatherby, Bette Davis, Abby Ziegler, Garrett King, thirty-seven great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter, a host of nieces, nephews, and many beloved family and friends left to cherish Usley's memory.