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BORN
1957
DIED
2006
Mattie Jessie Obituary
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at New Covenant Community Church, 3201 Purington Ave. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: You may visit Mattie noon to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the family present 7 to 8 p.m.
Survivors: Husband, Dwight Jessie; children, Antonio (Alayna), Erica, Jessie and Jassica Torrance; brothers, James Brooks, Ronald Nichols (Donna), Leslie Newton and John Stephens (Tina); sisters, Dora Lewis, Bertha Newton, Sheila Gardner (Stefon), Cora Maxie (Gregory) and Marilyn McDade; eight grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.
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ARLISA BACY ADKINSON
October 8, 2006
BE STRONG AND UNDERSTAND GOD DOES EVERYTHING FOR A REASON DON'T QUESTION HIS WORK JUST UNDERSTAND HE'S OUR FATHER,WHEN WE'RE FATHERLESS.HIS OUR DOCTOR WHEN WE'RE HURTING.HE'S OUR EVERYTHING KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND UNDERSTAND YOUR LOVE ONE IS IN A BETTER PLACE.YOU WILL SEE HER AT THE GOLDEN GATES.BE STRONG AND REMEMBER WHEN NOBODY THERE AND THOSE LONELY NITES REMEMBER GOD IS ALL WAYS AROUND.YOU DO NEED A CELL PHONE,NO CARD NOT EVEN A SPOKEN WORD HE HE CAN READOUR HEARTS.JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES AND LETHIM DIRECT YOUR HEART.I WILL CLOSE THIS WITH LOVE FOR THE FAMILY,
ARLISA(BIG LISA) BACY ADKINSON
October 8, 2006
BE STRONG AND UNDERSTAND GOD DOES EVERYTHING FOR A REASON DON'T QUESTION HIS WORK JUST UNDERSTAND HE'S OUR FATHER,WHEN WE'RE FATHERLESS.HIS OUR DOCTOR WHEN WE'RE HURTING.HE'S OUR EVERYTHING KEEP YOUR HEADS UP AND UNDERSTAND YOUR LOVE ONE IS IN A BETTER PLACE.YOU WILL SEE HER AT THE GOLDEN GATES.BE STRONG AND REMEMBER WHEN NOBODY THERE AND THOSE LONELY NITES REMEMBER GOD IS ALL WAYS AROUND.YOU DO NEED A CELL PHONE,NO CARD NOT EVEN A SPOKEN WORD HE HE CAN READOUR HEARTS.JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES AND LETHIM DIRECT YOUR HEART.I WILL CLOSE THIS WITH LOVE FOR THE FAMILY,
linda amos
October 1, 2006
AND THE PEACE OF GOD, WHICH PASSETH ALL UNDERSTANDING, SHALL KEEP YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS. (Phil. 4:7)
Antonio Torrance
October 1, 2006
To My Mother I Love you so much and it's only been a few days .it hurt to cry but somebody have to do it why not me .your first son Ray Ray.I miss you mama .it's so hard to saying good night.so i'll just say till god call your first son....my tears of JOY.so please tell god to hold me with all his power.your work is DONE.so tell god to work ON ME mother. i still have to fight this battle but I'm all in with GOD see you soon in the LORDS HOUSE.love now just REST your SOUL 31 years you gave me life .just rest MOTHER..........LOVE YOU
Angela Marshall
September 29, 2006
To the family of Mattie, I have only know Mattie for a short amount of time but in this time I have collected many memories. I remember times when I did not feel good or just did not want to be at work and she would say something smart to me to make me smile. I will always hold a special place in my heart for her.
Katie Anderson
September 29, 2006
Mattie,Mattie,Mattie my friend I will truly missed you May God be with the family in this time of bereavment.
MARKISA CAREY
September 29, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Jan (Twin) Birks
September 28, 2006
I called her "Bit". She has always been such a pleasant and easy-going person. I believe she made a difference in peoples lives. Whenever our paths crossed, we always had a good conversation. To the entire family, particularly Dora Helen (my sister in-law) be strong. God's grace is sufficient. I know you'll miss her dearly.
Sherry Preston
September 28, 2006
DEAR MATTIE YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP THE JESSIE FAMILY IS MINE PRAYER
Christie Mccauley-Kilgore
September 28, 2006
May God bless you all during this time of bereavment. I'll never forget your mother Ray Ray. I love you and you are in my prayers.
Katherine {Peace} Robertson
September 28, 2006
OH Mattie,My prayer for the family is that the love and Grace of the Father whom Art in Heaven will spread throughout the family and friends during this time of great need.Call on the Lord, he will meet you where you are at.Mattie was a class mate of mine.( one of the few whom didn't judge me)For that she will always hold a special place in my heart.
James Brown
September 27, 2006
For my friend Mattie I rember the first day I came to westside bus barn you treated me as if I had been there for years,that made me fill good to know that there are stil some kind people in our world.Doing my time at westside you always had a heart of spunk,fun,&jokes.I'm glad I got the chance to meet you in this lifetime. I've seen your worst & your best you always past the test,the smile on your face made work a beautiful place,your jokes made it a fun place,& your spunk made it a very live place.What I'm trying to say is it will be hard find another friend like you to take your place. Signed:James Brown EX Bus Driver,friend for ever.[9/27/2006.
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