Service Details
A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 11:00 am in Second Baptist Church, 3925 – 32nd Avenue in Kenosha, with Pastor Gerald Wilcoxen and Pastor Lawrence L. Kirby II officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. A memorial luncheon will follow. Viewing will be in the church on Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Kenosha – Martha E. (nee: Almond) Mattox, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, surrounded with the love of family.
Martha was born in Elberton, Georgia on September 18, 1935 to the late Jimmy and Lina (nee: Raiford) Almond. She attended Blackwell Memorial High School. On December 30, 1951, Martha was united in marriage with the love of her life, Marcus Haze Mattox, who preceded her in death on September 11, 1999. She was employed for many years at American Motors until her retirement in 1988.
Growing up, she was a member of Doves Creek Baptist Church in Elberton, GA. Upon moving to Kenosha, WI, she became a member of Second Baptist Church. Among her interests, Martha enjoyed cooking and entertaining family & friends. Two people you could forever count on, Martha and Marcus “Haze” always had an open door policy at their home. Above all, Martha loved spending time with entire family.
Surviving are her children, Glen E. (Becky) Mattox, Marvin J. (Debi) Mattox, Sadie (Donavon) Woods, all of Kenosha; and Richard H. Mattox of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren Damon, Darrick, Dana, Dustin, Dylan, Kayla, Kelsey, and Marcus Mattox, Destyni, and Taylor Vaughn, La’Kiwana, Akari, Donavon, Amir & Zyon Woods; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clarence and Jimmy Joe Almond; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins – too numerous to mention all by name. Known for her heart of gold, others were drawn to her and became part of the family over the years, Kim and Evan Anderson, Benjamin Foster – she loved you all as her own.
In addition to her parents and husband, Martha was preceded in death by her beloved son, Rodney O. Mattox; grandson, Bryce Joseph Cairo; and sisters, Mabel Jordan and Mildred Almond.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 11:00 am in Second Baptist Church, 3925 – 32nd Avenue in Kenosha, with Pastor Gerald Wilcoxen and Pastor Lawrence L. Kirby II officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. A memorial luncheon will follow. Viewing will be in the church on Wednesday from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Allay Hospice and to all our relatives & friends for the compassionate care and support given in Martha’s time of need. May God bless all of you!
To Ernestine Bush, Brenda Bednar, Jermale Younger, Cherelle Brown, Tina Tyler, Sandra White and Shauntel Cunningham, words cannot express the gratitude we have for your kind acts in caregiving of our Mother. May the Lord continue to work through you in blessing those who need assistance in caring for their loved ones. Glen, Richard, Marvin Mattox & Sadie Woods
Cherry &Linda Campbell says
Dear Sadie and Mattox family our deepest condolences and prayers to you all.What a loving Mother Mrs Mattox ❤
May our God be with u all during this time and always.
Ralph & Karen says
To the Mattox family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this period of your loss.
May she Rest In Peace.
The Providence Family says
Right now, when your loss is so fresh, it may be difficult for you to imagine that this pain will ever go away. But in time, the blessing of God’s unfailing grace will soften the hurt that you are feeling and bring your heart the peace, comfort, and hope that it needs to heal.
Until then, please remember there is a circle of family and friends surrounding you who are embracing you and lifting you up in prayer.
Pam Drummond says
Sadie,
My condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts.
Joy Holt says
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’d like to share some real hope with you. In Psalms 146:4 tells the condition of the dead. In John 6 :40+44 and Acts 24:15 the bible promises a resurrection of our loved ones back to earth. When Jesus resurrected Lazarus from the dead, it was to earth. That was a foregleam of the future. In Psalms 37:11+29 says man will live forever on the earth in peace. That was God’s original purpose, for man to live forever in the garden of eden. God’s purpose hasn’t changed. In Isaiah 45:18 says God created the earth to be inhabited. That’s why he gave his son to die for us, John 3:16, so we could have everlasting life on earth. In Revelation 21:4 says there’ll be no more pain or death. Since there’s no pain or death in heaven, those are future conditions here on earth as God had intended.
Glen Harrop says
I wanna say your mother was one of the best and my condolences to you and your family may God help you through the difficult time
Anita Bell says
To the Mattox and Sadie family may GOD’S grace and mercy comfort and cover you all as you mourn the loss of your Mom. My prayers are with you.
Laura Bellendier says
Richard, Marcus and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May her heart of gold and her being home with our Lord bring you peace and comfort during this time. You are in my ♥️ And prayers
Aleta says
So sorry to hear about your loss. Sincere condolences.
Cornelius Coble says
Sadie,sending love and comfort to you and your family..May the Lord comfort you and keep you in His care…He cares for us .my deepest condolences at this moment in time,love Brite Eye🙏🙏🙏🙏❤🙏
Lena D McWhorter says
My love to the Mattox family may God cover U in every step of ur journey of keeping your loved ones legacy alive …
Shawn and LaToya Thomas says
My Sister ❤️, so sorry for you and your families loss!! Love Shawn and LaToya Thomas!!
Mike Laudonio says
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the Mattox Family. Treasure the memories.
Min. Estella M. Evans says
God is the creator and giver of every perfect gift, Mother Mattox was just that. Praise God for all the many Wonderful blessings that she was able to pass along. God bless you all with strength and peace. You are in my prayers.
Kimberly A.Foster says
Heaven has regained a Angel, her work on earth is done. She will be greatly missed but always think of her and your heart will be full. Much love family…
Danny Waites says
From the Waites family.our heart felt condolences to you Richard ,Glen and Marvin and all the the Mattox family.
MaryAnn Piotrowski says
To the Mattox family and Sadie family I met your mother once and she made me feel welcomed
My deepest sympathy to the whole family with your loss
Millinese Benson Fortson says
To the Mattox Family:
The Benson family is saddened to hear of the loss of our old neighbor and friend. My family and her family all grew up together as neighbor in Elberton, GA. We were family in the heart. I called her mom “Aunt Linda”, even though she wasn’t. We loved each other.
Our prayers are with you! We pray for strength and blessings on each of you during this most difficult time.
Love to each of you!!
Wynell & Bill Henderson
Alfred & Annette Benson
Millinese (Ese) & Sam Fortson
Kenneth white says
Sadie RIchard GLen Marvin you all have my deepest sympathy your mother will truly be missed she was a friend to all who met her
Darrick Mattox says
To the greatest woman I have ever known I love you and I know you will always be with us and go and enjoy and we will be together again
Anonymous says
You have our deepest sympathy.
Martha’s love for others, her kindness, and her caring for others, will remain among our most precious memory of her.
We are praying that God will comfort you and give you peace during this time of sorrow. We love you.
The Grimes Family
And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever. John14:16
Penny Wavro says
We are sorry for your loss, May your memories be with you always, and bring you comfort at this time.
Mark & Penny Wavro
MarJean Wright says
Sadie and family. I’m so sorry to hear of your mother and grandmother’s passing . Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family during this difficult time.
MarJean Wright and family says
Sadie and family. I’m so sorry to hear of your mother and grandmother’s passing . Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family during this difficult time.
Rickey Cooks says
Sadie and family I’m so very sorry for loss. Such a beautiful lady which I respected as my own mom. May God comfort you and your family knowing how much people care. May each golden memory bring you guys peace and comfort .
Adelene and Derrell Greene says
We are so sorry at the loss of your dear mother. We send our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the entire Maddox Family. May God comfort you and give you peace during this time of sorrow.
Cheri Foster says
Oh My Dear Martha, you have earned your wings. I will miss the flesh of you but have some of the fondest memories in my heart of and with you. You are now resting without the worries or pains of this cruel world. You were one of the greatest women I ever met. Your children are a reflection , as well as .their children. Family assure that while we may still be weeping, Martha is with her Heavenly Father and she is rejoicing.
“Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning.”
PSALMS 34:18
Zyon Woods says
I miss you so much grandma ❤️ we all miss you. Thank you for being my light ❤️