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MATTIE RUCKER Obituary
Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, Mrs. Mattie L. Rucker, departed this life at the Fairmont Crossing Nursing Home in Amherst County. She was born Sept. 10, 1921, to the late Harry and Callie McCray. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Rucker, one brother, James E. McCray and one son, Miles D. Rucker.
She leaves to mourn her loss one daughter, Janet G. Rucker; one adopted daughter, Amy J. Waugh; two stepchildren, James N. Rucker (Justine) and Frances Rucker; one daughter-in-law, Myra J. Rucker; one sister-in-law, Nancy McCray; three devoted children whom she raised as her own, Annie Merriman, Yvonne Stillwell and Kevin Tyree; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010, at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Eugene Henry officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Her remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The family is receiving friends at 125 Bryant Dr., #12, Madison Heights. The cortege will assemble at the church. Condolences may be emailed to com
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Samantha Stilwell
November 18, 2010
Mattie was like a part of our family. She was the babysitter of my mother & her brother. Then the babysitter of me & my little brother. She was like my best friend, while she was staying here with my family when I would have a bad night I would go in her room crying and she would sit up with me talking about everything. I can remember when Brian and I would go in her room and make little beds in her floor when it would snow and we knew we didnt have school. She was a wonderful woman who touched many peoples lives in these 89 years of her life. We have many memories with miss Mattie. She was a woman with many words, I can remember sitting in her room with her while she was watching Law & Order and she would be talking about how she didn't like certain people and I would just laugh and say Mattie you always have something to say about that guy and she would laugh and say well he doesn't know what he is talking about. Everyone loved Mattie, she did whatever she could for people. I'll always remember the times my family and I had with Mattie. She will be missed dearly, always loved, and never forgotten.
We have the family and all friends in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Samantha Stilwell and the Stilwell Family.
Eula DeHart
November 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
CLARENCE BALDWIN
November 17, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Emma Dawson
November 17, 2010
To, Janet and Family sorry to hear about Aunt Mattie, my deepest sympathies to you and the family at this time. Its hard doing these time, but God has the healing for all the hurt that we feel and will give you the strength to go through it all. God Bless you'll.
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Larry & Stella Hall
November 16, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Russell Smith
November 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cathy Edwards
November 16, 2010
I loved Miss Mattie, she was one of my dearest friends. We spoke on the phone often after she moved from her home. I remember once when my freezer went bad and I had to cook everything that had been in it. I took her a pork roast and she was very pleased to get it. I think that is what started our friendship. She returned the plate several days later and said if you return someone their plate they will return it to you full again, and we laughed about that. I used to tell her my husband had been bad and she would tell me she was going to get a switch after him and we would laugh about that for a while. She was a real Christian woman and I have respected her for her truth and kindness in the face of adversity. She was a woman of dignity and honor and I am very blessed to have been called her friend. Soon we shall meet in that wonderful place called Heaven, and I shall seek her out and we will share more laughter, in the arms of our Lord.
God Bless you all in your time of loss,
Love Cathy Edwards and the Edwards Family
Bob & Cheryl Moody
November 16, 2010
Mattie will be fondly remembered by all of our family. She shared some great memories with us. We wll all miss her.
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