Mattie Mae Ringo Jarrell Franklin

Mattie Mae Ringo Jarrell Franklin, Secretary of Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church for over 40 years, died on Tuesday, July 22, 2003. Daughter of the late John and Clara Ringo. Wife by first marriage to the late Hoover K. Jarrell, Sr., by second marriage to the late Ellis Franklin. Loving mother of Joyce M. Muwwakkil, Brenda J. Charles of Harvey, LA., Gwendolyn A. Jarrell of Avondale, LA., James A. Jarrell, Louis E. Jarrell of Baker, LA., Kelvin W. Jarrell of Phoenix, Arizona, the late Hoover K. Jarrell, Jr. and Clendon B. Jarrell. Sister of Lizzie Lubertha Thomas of Tacoma, WA., Ethel Mae Plain, Jack and John F. Ringo, all of Baton Rouge, LA., Idell Marie Mason, Tommie and James Ringo all of Clinton, LA. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, a devoted aunt, Mattie Spurlock Jarrell of Baton Rouge, LA. and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Age 64. A native of Clinton, LA. and resident of New Orleans for over 43 years. Relatives and friends, pastors, officers and members of Guiding Light Missionary B.C., Asbury UMC, Gailee, Richland and St. John Baptist Churches, Masjidur Rahim Temple, all neighboring churches, employees of Children's and St. Charles General Hospitals, Loyola University, Mid City Bowling Lanes, Dr. Gary Frentz, Mr. William Norman, Dr. Kathleeen Ward, Jefferson Parish Council, U. S. Postal Service, N. O. Marriott Hotel, Petronyx Engineering, AimCor Exxon Mobile of Baton Rouge, LA., East Jeffeson Community Health Center, Jones Insurance Agency., Jefferson Housing Foundation and La. State Dept. of Transportation, are invited to attend the funeral services at Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church, 2012 Washington Avenue on Saturday, July 26, 2003 at 11 AM. NO WAKE. Rev. G. R. Washington, Jr. officating. Church visitation Sat. 9AM until service time. Interment Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Professional Services Entrusted To Littlejohn's Funeral Home 7818 Earhart Blvd. Cal K. Johnson, Funeral Director/Mgr Info 940-0045