Mattie Mae Irving

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Houston, Texas

Mattie Irving Obituary

MATTIE MAE IRVING, 79, entered into eternal rest on Tue. Nov. 4th. Funeral services are Sat. Nov. 8th at 9:00 a.m. at the Garden of Hope Chapel of Paradise Funeral Home. Officiant Rev. Samuel Daniels. Interment: Paradise North.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 7, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Mattie Irving

5 Entries

Faren Wycoff-Baptiste

November 12, 2008

It's so hard for me to lose someone whom I truly love. To be able to wake up one day and then they're gone. It feels like a part of me has slipped away and left me here to bear this all alone. For you were the one who stressed right from wrong and anything that I ever talked to you about it always seemed as if you could somehow relate.
You hold a special place in my heart Granny, For your love is something I will truly miss because anytime I was ever sad or upset, You'd give me a hug and top it off with a kiss. Not every granchild was lucky to have you in his or her life. Your smile would light up an entire room and your words would give me that needed lift. You would say "Always take care of your family" I can truly say I've been blessed to have you even though it feels like it hasn't been long. I know in my heart one day we will meet again. Just the little memory from Saturday, when I saw you struggling to get up out the bed and I helped you to the restroom not knowing it would be my last time seeing you in this life time. But, I'm not going to say goodbye more like a "see you when I get there". Because I know that this is GOD's will and things happen for a reason and I'm so glad to know that you cared for me.

I love you Granny

Your Grandaughter,
Faren Wycoff-Baptiste

Josiah Brooks (Lil Artie)

November 9, 2008

He Gathers Every Teardrop
Regardless of the circumstance,
Regardless of the fear,
Regardless of the pain we bear,
Regardless of the tear.
Our God is ever in control,
Performing as He should,
And He has promised in His Word
To work things for our good.
But as a loving Father would,
He sometimes lets us cry
To cleanse the hurt out of our heart,
To wash it from our eye.
Yet gently gathers the tears
Within His hands to stay
Until He turns them into pearls,
and gives them back someday.

Ketta (Josiah Brooks)

November 9, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Colette Vallot

November 8, 2008

Nicholas, may God be with you and your family. Know that "Momma" is in a better place and she is resting now. Please don't hesitate to call us if you need anything.
Love Perry, Colette & The Kids

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Libby Nichols

November 7, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with you. Joyce, I know you were very close to your Auntie and will miss her very much. My heart goes out to you as you deal with your sorrow at her passing.

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