Mattie Page Spratt

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Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg

3785 Strawberry Plains Rd.

Williamsburg, Virginia

Mattie Spratt Obituary

WILLIAMSBURG - Mattie Page Spratt, 84, died peacefully at her home Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, after a brief illness. At the time of her death she was surrounded by her loving and devoted children.
Born February 5, 1924, in Williamsburg, Va., to the late Charles C. and Elmira New, Page was a lifetime member of James River Baptist Church. She graduated from Matthew Whaley in 1941 and completed business school in Richmond, Va. Page retired in 1994 with more than twenty years of service in the accounting department of Williamsburg Community Hospital.
Page considered her family one of life's greatest blessings. A loving mother, sister, grandmother and aunt, she devoted countless hours to these relationships, serving as a model of patience and kindness while raising her children and later generously sharing her creative talents with her grandchildren.
She will be remembered for her fierce love of God, her family and her church. She possessed a selfless spirit and a genuine desire to help those in need. She spent many days tending her flowers and her vegetable garden as well as cooking and sharing the fruits of those labors with family and friends.
Page is survived by daughter, Wynne Barthurst of Williamsburg; daughter, Debbie Sheets and husband, Randy, of Vilas, N.C.; son, Charlie Spratt and wife, Susan, of Williamsburg; four grandchildren, Kelly and Nathan Sheets of Vilas, N.C., and Catherine and Jenny Spratt of Williamsburg; brother, Herbert New of Alexandria, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Charles Garland New.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg, Va. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at James River Baptist Church with burial immediately following at the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to James River Baptist Church, 4931 Centerville Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Nelsen Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
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Published by Daily Press on Sep. 7, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Mattie Spratt

7 Entries

Tom & Cindy Bray

September 9, 2008

To the Spratt family,
Our prayers are with you and your family. I lost my Dad in 1980 and Cindy has lost both of her parents. We know its a numbing experiece. The great relief is that the Lord has a plan and that we are loved by Him as His children. May all the Lord's grace and blessings be with you and your family. Our prayers are with you and so are our hearts,

Dale, Jo Ray, and Emily Johnson

September 9, 2008

To the entire Spratt family,

We are very touched by the beautiful description of Mrs. Spratt's life and passions in her obituary. Though we did not meet her we know a little about her because her love and handiwork is reflected in you. She was an extraordinary woman to have nurtured and developed your family. Please know you are very special to us, and we pray the Lord will comfort you at this time of sorrow.

Love,

Beverly Benner

September 8, 2008

My prayers are with the family of Page Spratt. I met Page in the early 1990s when a governmental employee asked that I help her relocate to another residence due to I-199 being built through her acreage and home. We never discussed the Lord, but I could tell that she was one of His by her conduct. I remember that several viewed houses did not feel like home to Page until we came to a Season's Trace residence with an open area where she felt she could garden. She shared with me the fact that she gardened not only for herself but for her neighbors as well. She said that it was the prettiest home we had seen. She was willing to give up her pet for this home. I also remember that Charlie encouraged her in seeking another home by stating that not everyone has her opportunity.

Tyree Harris

September 8, 2008

Wynne

I am so sorry to hear of your loss..no words can express my heartfelt sympathy, but I know that your faith in god will keep you strong..

Love always

Linda Martin

September 7, 2008

Dear Charlie, Susan and family.

I was so sorry to hear of Page's passing. I worked so many years with her and loved hearing her talk of her family and sharing many stories with her. I will keep each of you in my prayers.

Linda Martin

Faye Keenan

September 7, 2008

Dear Charlie, Susan, and Family,

Please accept my sincere sympathy in the passing of your dear mother. God bless you all with His love and strength during this sad time.

I know your faith and precious memories will give you peace as Page rests with our Lord.

Love to each of you,

Ron and Sally Smith

September 7, 2008

Wynne,
We are so sorry for for your time of sorrow,. You have our deepest sympathy. It helps knowing she is in the hands of Jesus, were we all want to be some day. But I know your heart is heavy at this time and sadden. You and your family are in our prayers. May God bring His peace and comfort to you.
Your friends in Christ,

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