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Mattie Gertrude Vicks Wesley

Mattie Gertrude Vicks Wesley obituary

Mattie Wesley Obituary

A native of Zachary, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014, at age 93. She is survived by her daughters, Thelma V. Wooten, Shirley W. King, Irma W. Briggs; step-daughter, Beverly W. Bell; sons, Lee T. Wesley Sr., Vernon T. Wesley Sr., Robert Wesley; sister, Anna P. Watts; brother, Herman Vicks. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert C. Wesley. Visitation will be at Nazarene Baptist Church on Sunday, March 23, from 4 p.m. until funeral service at 6 p.m. conducted by Dr. Albert Green Jr. Dismissal on Monday, March 24, at 10 a.m. Interment in National Cemetery in Port Hudson, LA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Nazarene Baptist Church Mission Ministry or scholarship fund.

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Published by The Advocate from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2014.

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luevillar jones

April 11, 2014

With Deepest Sympathy for the Wesley Family.. An Angel has gone home to be with God...

Althea & Wayne Matthews

March 27, 2014

With Deepest Sympathy

RF and Family

March 25, 2014

We are sorry for your loss and offer our deepest sympathies. God promises that one day he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” What a wonderful hope!

Constance Bailey

March 24, 2014

With deepest sympathy. I always enjoyed conversations with Mrs. Wesley. Her words were always kind and thoughtful.

Carolyn Stephens

March 23, 2014

May the Lord comfort you with His peace, surround you with His love and encourage with His presence.
Carolyn Stephens, Marcia and Mario

March 23, 2014

To Brother Robert and Sister Doretha and to the rest of the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Hudson family, Star Hill Church.

Glinda Gordon Lewis

March 23, 2014

To the family, I am praying for you for your loss. What a wonderful and kind person. So glad I had a chance to meet her. May God give each one of you the support that you will need in days, months and years to come.

Rita Williams

March 23, 2014

To My Dear Cousins:

One who blooms in our heart can never be forgotten, may you find comfort and strength in the memories you shared with "Cousin Mattie".
She was a beautiful person and I shall miss her!

Belinda Brown, Spears

March 23, 2014

My prayers are with you at this time of your loss.

Shemika Mason

March 23, 2014

I will miss you dearly. ...

Carl Shropshire

March 23, 2014

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of the love of your life. Remembering your great love story today and always.

Cynthia Raby Horton

March 22, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Melonee Wicker

March 22, 2014

To My Cousins
Remember God is always walking with you. He will walk you through your sadness as well. May God continue to strengthen you.
Floretta's Crew

Spradley & Hymes Family

March 22, 2014

With Deepest Sympathy

valencia williams

March 22, 2014

May God's face continue to shine on you during this time. God bless you all

March 21, 2014

To the Wesley family our prayers are with you at this time,may God bless and keep you. De Witt Phillips and family.

LaJean Peak

March 21, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of the death of Big Mama, she was truly a wonderful and faithful woman. She will be missed dearly.

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