Mattie L. Washington Abner

Ms Mattie blessed our family with her kindness and love towards our sister Monica McHugh. Monica was a resident at Clausen House for many years. Ms. Mattie was understanding of all the residents' needs and care. She treated every resident and their families with the deepest respect. We shared many visits and phone calls while Ms Mattie was in Oakland and reunited when she and Reverend James moved to her Alabama home. I cherish our memories of this wonderful woman who brought joy and love to...

Praying for strength for the family be thankful for the time you spent with each other. To my friend Mattie Gamble be Blessed

Mattie family and mine grew up in the same neighborhood. We also attended the same church, Mt. Carmel. Last year in June I went home for a visit and Mattie was insistent and seeing me. I finally got to see her before I left. This year I went home for a class reunion and my intention was to see her again, but the day before I arrived, I was told she passed the night before. I am sorry that I was not able to see her again. I wish the Abner family my condolences as well as her sister Nedra...

Praying that GOD will Comfort, Strengthen and Keep the family and loved ones of my dear, sweet friend of over 50 years. Mattie, our loss is definitely Heaven's gain. May you Soar and Sing in Paradise Forevermore, Precious-Songbird. Mary McKinney-O'Quinn Oakland, CA

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