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Mattie Middlebrooks
1930 - 2014
Mattie Middlebrooks
1930 - 2014
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BORN
1930
DIED
2014
Mattie Middlebrooks Obituary
Mattie Middlebrooks 84, went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2014.
She was born on April 11, 1930 in Newbern, Alabama to Arthur and Rebecca Deyampert. She was a faithful member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, was an avid bowler and enjoyed listening to music.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Rebecca Deyampert; husband, Calvin Middlebrooks Sr.; brothers, Tom Arthur, Fred, Herbert and Walter Deyampert; and sister, Melva Hill. She leaves to forever cherish her loving memory, son, Zeke "Skip" (Kim) Watson III of Akron, Ohio; step-son, Calvin Middlebrooks Jr.; sisters, Winetta Sims, Luewillie Billingsley, both of Haynesville, Alabama, Mary Alice Jackson of Newbern, Alabama; special friend, Minister Theresa Farr; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2014 at 3 p.m. at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, Ohio 44306. Family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until time of service, Minister Theresa Farr officiating. Procession will form and condolences can be sent to 901 Chinook Ave., Akron, Ohio 44305.
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January 6, 2015
My prayers are with your family. Remember all the good times and laughs you shared.
Gaynell Jackson
January 6, 2015
Will always love and remember my Aunt Dot as all her nieces and nephews called her. She was more like my big sister than my aunt. Love her dearly. So I release her in Gods Care she has finished her earthly Journey and her spirit has traveled to a better place where there is no pain and sorrow. RIP Aunt Dot
Wishing you Gods Peace and Blessings Kim and Zeke (Skip), you did an awesome job caring for your Mother.
Artimease Jackson-Washington
Camille
January 3, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Please be comforted by the fact that God cares about you personally and will help you get through your grief.. He says (Jeremiah 29:12) . . .And YOU will certainly call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to YOU. . .
January 2, 2015
Zeke/Skip...My sincere condolences for the loss of your mother... She was a nice and gentle Lady and raised a GREAT son....May she rest in peace.
Lois Middlebrooks
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The Brown Family,
January 2, 2015
To Mattie Family, So sorry for your loss, take comfort in the fact that God cares about you personally He tell you so at Jeremiah 29:12..you will call and come and pray to me and I will listen to you", He will help you get through your grief.
Regis Family
January 2, 2015
Sorry for your loss. i enjoyed working with Mattie for many years.... -Gloria Regis- housekeeping Jackie regis
John & Susan White
January 2, 2015
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Evelyn Billingsley-Bedgood
January 2, 2015
Skip and Kim my heart goes out to you. Too sorry I could not be with you. I will always remember my dear Aunt Dot, as we called her. Love you Kim and Skip.
Evelyn
Gerald and Lucia
January 1, 2015
Skip and Kim May God give you strength during this difficult time. Praying for you both.
Love
Marie McClellan
January 1, 2015
Skip and Kim, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. Praying for you guys and we are here for you.
Rhoden Memorial Home
January 1, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
December 30, 2014
Skip and Kim we love you and support you during this difficult time.
Love Sheryll & Stanley
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