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Mattie Willett Obituary
She was born May 1, 1918, in Gleanings, the daughter of the late Thomas and Matilda Elizabeth Martin Underwood. She was a member of St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in New Haven. She was a homemaker who loved her children and her extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Albert Willett; one son, Joseph Donald "Duck" Willett; one brother, Olden Underwood; and one sister, Lucille Price Willett Simms.
She is survived by five sons, Freddie Willett of Holy Cross, Francis "Carter" Willett of Bardstown and Johnny Willett, Wayne Willett and Randy Willett, all of New Haven; six daughters, Martha Smith of New Haven, Carol Masterson and Jeannie Nalley, both of Louisville, Nancy Plouvier Ward of Hodgenville, Shirley Ann Cooper of Lawrenceburg and Ruthie Willett Forgie of Apollo, Pa.; a special caregiver, Marcie Weller of Hodgenville; 25 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial for Mattie Gertrude "Gertie" Underwood Willett is at 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2013, at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in New Haven with the Rev. Troy Overton officiating. Burial follows in St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church Cemetery in New Hope.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and continues from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at William R. Rust Funeral Home in New Haven. A prayer service is at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
William R. Rust Funeral Home in New Haven is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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jim masterson
April 30, 2013
R.I.P. Grandma, your long suffering is over. Thanks for all the great memories! Always will treasure the fun times had at your house, till the day of my own passing. Take care, and say hello to Grandpa, and "Duck" for me! Love "Artie"
April 26, 2013
Sorry to hear of your mother passing away. We visited her once years ago. My father was John underwood, half brother to your mom.
Would love it if one of you kids would contact us . Again, we are
sorry and wish we could have known your mom.
Helen and Robert underwood
[email protected]
Linda Willett
April 26, 2013
Going to your house must have been such fun when Joey was a kid. I've heard so much about it. Aunt Gertie was truly a remarkable woman that loved her family. I know how hard this time is, but remember God takes only the best.
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