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Mattie Elizabeth Massey-Brown
August 20, 1930 - September 22, 2016

Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Massey-Brown of Trumann departed this life on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at the Atkins Health and Rehabilitation Center in Atkins, Ark., at the age of 86 years, 1 month and 2 days. She was born in Calhoun County, Miss., to the late William Albert and Birdie Lenora Sanders Thompson. and had live most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a housewife and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Leon Massey and her second husband Eugene F. Brown, by one sister, Sherry Thompson, one brother, Charles Thompson and her parents. She is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Fleming and husband Craig of Russellville, Ark. and Valerie Fielder and husband Brian of Jonesboro; one son, Kurt Massey and wife Teressa of St. Roberts, MO; two step-sons, Dr. Steven Brown and wife Cynthia of Pensacola, FL and Dr. Mark Brown and wife Melissa of Jonesboro. 12 grandchildren, Jennifer Saxton, Erik Enderlin, Tonya Anderson, Samatha Massey, Jeremiah Fielder, Branden Fielder, Matt Fleming, Eric Fleming, Kristin Brown, Laura Brown, Julianne Brown and Emily Martin. 12 great-grandchildren. 1 sister, Annette Crow of Texas. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1301 Highway 69 in Trumann, with Rev. John Maley officiating. Graveside service will be Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Trumann. The family request memorials be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 575, Trumann, AR 72472; Alzheimer

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September 25, 2016
02:00 AM

First Baptist Church
1301 Highway 69 West
Trumann, AR 72472

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  1. Annette Stuckey, Russellville, AR says

    Rhonda and Jennifer, praying for you and your family during this time of sorrow. Love, Annette and Doc.

  2. Brandi Duvall, Russellville, Arkansas says

    Love and Prayers for your family at this difficult time.

  3. Ann (Rowlett) Trevathan, West Memphis, AR 72301 says

    Sending my love and sympathy to Mattie's family. She was such a sweet, kind and caring lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Praying for peace and comfort for her family. Love to all.

  4. Lynn mcentire, Russellville says

    I lost my mom almost 3 years ago. So sorry for your loss?

  5. Diana Miligan, Truman says

    SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I KNEW MS. MATTIE FOR LOTS OF YEARS, SHE WAS SUCH A SWEET LADY AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE. HER AND GENE KEPT ALLAN IN CHURCH FOR ME SO I COULD SING IN CHOIR. I LOVED THIS VERY MUCH

  6. Rhonda Langster, Heber Springs, AR says

    I am so sorry for your loss. It has been a hard road for your mother and your family. God is taking good care of her now and she is healthy and happy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

  7. JaneLee Chapin Riddle, Judd Hill, Trumann says

    So sorry for your loss. A very beautiful soul has gone to live with our Father and Son! Prayers for all the family.Jane Lee Riddle and family

  8. Rhonda Rouse Hollis, Oklahoma says

    I remember us gathering at your house after church and visiting with Larry and Gary....It was always so much fun to come to Mattie's house...Great lady and loved by many...I am so sorry for the loss but knowing she is with her family that has gone before her....

  9. Brenda Hobbs, Chino Valley, AZ says

    Rest in piece with the Lord Aunt Mattie. I will always remember my summer visits to your beautiful home in Trumann. You were always a wonderful aunt, and I always loved the bbq's you and Uncle Leon had for the entire Massey clan! It's a wonderful feeling to know you are no longer suffering and you are free from Alzheimers! God Bless your family and loved ones! Your Niece, Brenda Hobbs

  10. Patsy Harris, Russellville, Arkansas says

    I'm so very sorry for your lose... Mattie was a very sweet an living woman.. I loved taking care of her at RVAL... She will be greatly missed....

  11. Dave and Emily Massey, Excelsior Springs, Missouri says

    We would like to express our deepest sympathy to all of Maddie's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Maddie was always so sweet and kind. We know you have so many beautiful memories. May God grant you peace and comfort. Love and prayers, Dave and Emily Massey

  12. Cindy Corbin, Ar says

    Valerie and family , I am so sorry about your mother and grandmother . Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

  13. Gobbie Milgrim, Kalamazoo says

    Val and family,I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you guys.

  14. Rhonda Fow, Van Buren says

    I am so sorry for your loss. I always remember your mom being so nice. Prayers for your family.

  15. Freda Paxton, West Memphis, AR says

    Rhonda, I am so sorry for your loss. I truly understand what you are going through and please know tthat you are in my prayers.

  16. Jennifer fielder, Bono Arkansas says

    I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Matte was a wonderful woman. We always use to talk about how she and my Maddy shared names. We would go over to their house for dinner and when we would say "maddy/Matte they would both be coming! She will be greatly missed.

  17. Sonia Stayton, Harrisburg Ar. says

    May Gods love and mercy comfort your family at this time. Sonia Stayton

  18. Johnnie Kendall mitchusson, Jonesboro Arkansas 72404 says

    So sorry for the loss of a very sweet lady....she will be greatly missed by many....

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