Mrs. Mattie Mae Parker Avery went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. She was born to the late John Parker and Carrie Lewis. She was preceded in death by husband Joe Nathan Avery Sr. and three sons Joe Avery Jr., Alvin Avery, and Richard Lewis Avery. She is survived by daughter Shirley Bradshaw of Lagrange, Georgia, sons Charles Avery of Tacoma, Washington, Douglas (Dorothy) Avery of Lithonia, Georgia and Gregory (Jackie) Avery of Valley, Alabama, two sisters Mary Knox of Detroit, Michigan, and Catherine Lewis, of Brooklyn, New York, 29 grandchildren, 27 Great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and special daughters and sons.

She joined Sweet Hope CME Church at an early age. She was the Mother of the church and believed in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She also ministered in her community providing food and fellowship. She was a devoted mother, a very special grandmother and loved by all.

Rev. Daniel Todd, Pastor.
Interment will follow in the churchyard cemetery.