Mattie Ferguson

Mattie Ferguson obituary, Irving, TX

Mattie Ferguson

Mattie Ferguson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 29, 2013.
Mattie Lee was born on March 10, 1920 to the union of Fannie Taylor and George Milton in LaGrange (Fayette County), Texas. She is preceded in death by her late husband Farris Ferguson, parents Fannie Taylor-Milton, George Milton, four brothers, and one sister. Mattie Lee accepted Christ at an early age and he guided her through her life. She leaves in God's care one sister-in-law Exa Jones, son Bernard Williams, daughters Debra Ferguson, LaVerne Milton, Gloria Wright, and foster daughter Pat Wilson (Willie). Grandsons, Darrio Milton (Tammy), Derrick Williams, Trevor Kennedy, Brandon Williams, Demond Wright (Kim), Andre' Wright (Starr), and Jamaal Wright (Shalona). Granddaughters Mikiala (Skeeter) Ferguson and Aundrea Wright-Young (Michael). Honorary grandson, Jim Turnage. Twelve great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandcildren. A host of nephews and nieces.

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