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A Time To Be Born:
Ms. Mattie M. Upshaw was born November 25, 1941 to the late Mr. Ed and Mattie J. Reece, Sr. in Lee County, Alabama. On September 3, 2011 she departed this life and ascended into eternity.

A Time To Serve:
Mattie accepted Christ at an early age and united with Evergreen Baptist Church in Valley, AL, under the leadership of the late Rev. N.H. Carr. She later moved her membership and her family to Lanett and joined Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. C. R. Sheridian, and presently serving under the leadership of the Rev. Eugene Cooks. She served faithfully as President of the Matron, Missionary Society, President of the Mattie C. Gates Circle, attended Sunday School faithfully and loved going to church every Sunday. She was employed by West Point Stevens as a machine operator for 36 years.

A Time To Die:
She was preceded in death by her four brothers, James Vandy Jones, Eddie Reece Jr., David Allen Reece and Willie James Reed; two sisters, Annah R. Jackson and Inez Floyd.

A Time To Mourn:
She leaves to cherish her precious memories: one son, Richard E. (Keisha) Trammell Sr., Auburn, AL; three daughters, Tonie (Jerome) Holloway, Five Points, AL, Stephanie Upshaw, Valley, AL, Bridget Upshaw, Lanett, AL; four sisters, Dedie R. Lee, Mary Nell Reece, Inell Glasco and Lillian Davis, all of Valley, AL; one sister-in-law, Ceola James, Detroit, MI; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a special friend Phreddye Broome Dixion; a host of loving nephews, nieces, and other family and friends.

Cemetery: Hillcrest Cemetery 

September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023
Momma, it's a sad day today. Not only is it the anniversary of your death, we are burying Aunt Mary Nell today. We miss all of y'all.❤️
September 17, 2022
September 17, 2022
I wish I had had the chance to know her. She sounds like a wonderful woman.
September 7, 2021
September 7, 2021
Momma, I can't believe that it's been 10 years since you left us. It still hurts. On Saturday, we had a memorial service in memory of you. We cried and we laughed as we shared memories of you. I miss you dearly.
Love your baby girl,
Bridget❤️
November 26, 2020
November 26, 2020
If only you were here to see how our family has grown. All of the great-grandkids that you have now. You would be so excited, especially about Cherelle and Quan having twins. Miss you dearly
September 3, 2020
September 3, 2020
Today marks the 9th anniversary of your death. It's still seems as if it was just yesterday. I still have my days when I think about you, and I just cry. I miss you so much. You were my rock.
I love you momma❤️
R. I. P.
January 25, 2018
January 25, 2018
The passing of Angela "Jean" Tucker has me missing and thinking about my mother a lot. The two of you are neighbors once again. Missing you both!
September 21, 2016
September 21, 2016
It's been 5 years since you've passed. It hasn't gotten easier. I still cry. Missing you!
November 28, 2012
November 28, 2012
Missing you momma. On Sunday, Nov. 25, we had a dinner in memory of you on your 71st birthday. Missing having you here especially around the holidays. We love you and you will always be in our hearts!
November 28, 2012
November 28, 2012
Missing you momma. Sunday, November 25 we celebrated had a dinner in memory of you on your birthday. It was bitter-sweet. Miss having you here especially around the holidays. We love you!
August 16, 2012
August 16, 2012
Missing you mom! Not having you here for Chris' graduation or for Christian's first day of school. I can always feel you near me. You are my heart..
January 7, 2012
January 7, 2012
stephanie upshaw & kids lit a candle at
2011-09-11 17:31:13



you will truelly be missed
January 7, 2012
January 7, 2012
Richard E Trammell sr./son lit a candle at
2011-09-09 23:21:12



May this candle burn as long as your light burns in me.
January 7, 2012
January 7, 2012
Bridget and Christian Upshaw ( daughter and grands lit a candle at
2011-09-11 02:14:24



You will never be forgotten.

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September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023
Momma, it's a sad day today. Not only is it the anniversary of your death, we are burying Aunt Mary Nell today. We miss all of y'all.❤️
September 17, 2022
September 17, 2022
I wish I had had the chance to know her. She sounds like a wonderful woman.
September 7, 2021
September 7, 2021
Momma, I can't believe that it's been 10 years since you left us. It still hurts. On Saturday, we had a memorial service in memory of you. We cried and we laughed as we shared memories of you. I miss you dearly.
Love your baby girl,
Bridget❤️
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November 28, 2012

As I sit here thinking about you, I thank God for having a wonderful mother like you. I wouldn't be the woman that I am today if it wasn't for you. You helped me to raise up Christopher and you helped with Christian also. They miss you too! Chistian talks about you all the time. We love you!

January 7, 2012
Shanta Winston\Friend wrote at
2011-09-08 13:27:32"Nan" I am going to miss you! Rest in peace.

 

 

Rachel Cofield Johnson/classmate of Chaquana's wrote at
2011-09-09 08:33:36My husband and I would like to offer our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother, grandmother, and family member. We pray that our loving Heavenly Father continues to wipe the tears from your eyes as we all await the day when we will be able to welcome our loved ones back by means of the resurrection. (Revelation 21:3,4 & John 5:28, 29) You are in our thoughts and prayers.

 

 

Lennie Gonzalez/ Friend wrote at
2011-09-09 11:49:10Rest in Peace Ms. Mattie. You will be missed.

 

 

R Trammell sr. son wrote at
2011-09-09 23:18:06Moma, I am going to miss you so much. I feel like im in a dream. Words cannot express what I am feeling.

 

 

Tonie Holloway /daughter wrote at
2011-09-10 20:55:04Love you mom, I will miss you dearly.

 

 

Bridget Upshaw (daughter) wrote at
2011-09-11 02:29:42Momma,what am I going to do without you.My heart is broken, but I know that you are in a place where there is no sickness and no pain.We love you and you will be dearly missed.

 

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