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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Reitha Nell Mattox
Reitha Nell
Mattox
Aug 10, 1923 — Aug 7, 2017
Reitha Nell Mattox's Obituary
Services for Reitha Nell Mattox, 93 of Marshall will be held at 10:00a.m., Friday,
August 11, 2017
at Downs Funeral Home, 4608 Elysian Fields Rd. Marshall, TX with Bro. Tim Perkins and Bro. Phillip Patton officiating. Burial will be at the Mattox Cemetery Rt. 5, Graceton, TX. Visitation with family and friends will take place Thursday, August 10, 2017 from 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. at Downs Funeral Home.
Reitha went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 7, 2017. She was a precious, hardworking, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.
She was born August 10, 1923, in Ore City, TX to Roger & Annie Melton growing up the youngest of two daughters. She was married to Joseph Lemuel Mattox of Diana, TX, married in 1940 in Texarkana, TX and married for some 61 years. Reitha worked 35 years at Sears Roebuck as assistant credit manager in Marshall retiring from Sears in 1982. She worked full time, raising four (4) kids, while participating in church fellowship, PTA, 4-H, Harrision County Extension Services, as well as, co-founding the Karnack Civic Center.
Reitha made a lasting impact on everyone that she touched whether they were a family member, church member, neighbor, or anyone that worked alongside her. If you were privileged to know her, you knew the depths of her love and devotion she had for her family, community and friends alike. Reitha lived a full life, serving daily and accompanying others in their time of need. After retiring, Reitha enjoyed serving the Lord, fishing, traveling, spending time with grandkids, and engaging with her bible daily. She was a faithful witness and dedicated member of the Marshall Church of Christ.
Reitha was preceded in death by her late devoted husband Joseph Lemuel Mattox, and daughter Karen Jo Mattox.
Survived by daughter Wanda Born and husband Glenn of Marshall, sons Tommy Mattox of Marshall, Billy Mattox and wife Phyllis of McKinney; sister Dorothy Parker of Marshall. Five grandchildren, Mitchell Henslee and wife Betsy, Mike Henslee, Marc Mattox and wife Katy, Melissa Marsh and husband Mike and Marlo Stringer and husband Jason. Eight great-grandchildren, Brittney Rector, Morgan Henslee, Macy Henslee, Conner Henslee, Cason Henslee, Micah Marsh, Bowen Stringer and Seeley Stringer.
The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for the kindness, thoughtfulness, and comfort offered by friends and well-wishers with a special thanks to Heartsway Hospice of Northeast Texas. The family request that any donations be made to your local church or the Heartsway Hospice of Northeast Texas.
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Reitha went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 7, 2017. She was a precious, hardworking, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.
She was born August 10, 1923, in Ore City, TX to Roger & Annie Melton growing up the youngest of two daughters. She was married to Joseph Lemuel Mattox of Diana, TX, married in 1940 in Texarkana, TX and married for some 61 years. Reitha worked 35 years at Sears Roebuck as assistant credit manager in Marshall retiring from Sears in 1982. She worked full time, raising four (4) kids, while participating in church fellowship, PTA, 4-H, Harrision County Extension Services, as well as, co-founding the Karnack Civic Center.
Reitha made a lasting impact on everyone that she touched whether they were a family member, church member, neighbor, or anyone that worked alongside her. If you were privileged to know her, you knew the depths of her love and devotion she had for her family, community and friends alike. Reitha lived a full life, serving daily and accompanying others in their time of need. After retiring, Reitha enjoyed serving the Lord, fishing, traveling, spending time with grandkids, and engaging with her bible daily. She was a faithful witness and dedicated member of the Marshall Church of Christ.
Reitha was preceded in death by her late devoted husband Joseph Lemuel Mattox, and daughter Karen Jo Mattox.
Survived by daughter Wanda Born and husband Glenn of Marshall, sons Tommy Mattox of Marshall, Billy Mattox and wife Phyllis of McKinney; sister Dorothy Parker of Marshall. Five grandchildren, Mitchell Henslee and wife Betsy, Mike Henslee, Marc Mattox and wife Katy, Melissa Marsh and husband Mike and Marlo Stringer and husband Jason. Eight great-grandchildren, Brittney Rector, Morgan Henslee, Macy Henslee, Conner Henslee, Cason Henslee, Micah Marsh, Bowen Stringer and Seeley Stringer.
The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for the kindness, thoughtfulness, and comfort offered by friends and well-wishers with a special thanks to Heartsway Hospice of Northeast Texas. The family request that any donations be made to your local church or the Heartsway Hospice of Northeast Texas.
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Funeral Services for Reitha Nell Mattox
Visitation
August
10
Thursday
Downs Funeral Home
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Funeral
August
11
Friday
Downs Funeral Home
Starts at 10:00 am
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