Nora Mattix, age 90, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Sterling House of Marion.
Nora was born on May 23, 1921 to Dillie Lovejoy and Minnie (Hickox) Johns in Brantley County, Georgia.
On December 31, 1952, Nora was united in marriage to Ivan Mattix at the Iberia United Methodist Church in Iberia, Ohio.
Nora spent her time working on the family farm, being a devoted wife, mother and friend. She was also very devoted to her faith and was a member of the Iberia United Methodist Church for over 60 years.
Those she leaves to honor her memory include her son Dwight (Connie) Mattix of Wharton, OH; Step children: Richard (Martha) Mattix , Jim (Sue) Mattix both of Cardington, OH, Beatrice Schultz of Chandler, TX and Sue (William) Allison of Pompano Beach, FL; Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and one sister Jeanette Hall of Homestead, FL.
She is preceded in death by her parents Dillie and Minnie Johns; Her beloved husband Ivan Mattix; Son William Mattix; Step-son Rex Mattix; Siblings: Harley, Answel, Ruiel, Clyde, Arnold, Leroy, Lester and John Johns and Jane Rewis.
The family will greet friends from 4 – 7PM on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at the Snyder Funeral Home, Craven Chapel, 67 N. Main St., Mount Gilead. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Iberia United Methodist Church, 3664 State Route 309, Iberia at 1PM with Pastor Pat Fruth officiating. Burial will be in the Iberia Cemetery.
If so desired, donations may be sent to the Marion General Hospital Hospice or the Iberia United Methodist Church.
Snyder Funeral Homes of Mount Gilead is honored to have been chosen to serve Nora’s family and your condolences may be expressed online to them by visiting www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
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