Mattie Morton
March 2, 1925 – March 22, 2021
Mattie Morton, daughter of the late Enoch and Mattie Mahalia Morton, was born on March 2, 1925. She peacefully departed this life on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age of 96. Mattie affectionately known as “Doll” to her family, was born in Charlotte County, Virginia, and educated in the Charlotte County School System.
She was preceded in death by her son Gerald Hodges Morton; her four sisters, Mary Davis, Cora Morton, Eliza Morton, and Florence Morton; her six brothers, Welford Morton, Aubrey Morton, Elgie Morton, William Morton, Edward Morton, and Odell Morton.
Mattie later moved to Richmond, Virginia, and attended Sharon Baptist Church. She was a devoted and loving mother to Gerald Morton (deceased) and Yvonnie Marie Morton.
She was a hard worker and served fifty-two years as the caretaker to the DeShazo family, becoming an extended family member and retired in 2014. She was also a loving caretaker for the Pratt family for twelve years. In addition to working as a loving caretaker, she worked for C. F. Sauer Foods and the State of Virginia.
Mattie had a gentle and loving nature for her family and friends. She would open her heart and home to those she loved. She gave so much to so many. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, crossword puzzles, and watching baseball. No one could forget her infectious laugh and smile. Mattie had a deep love for pets. Her beloved cat Goldie will miss her dearly.
Mattie will be greatly missed by those who loved her. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, a devoted daughter Yvonnie Marie Morton; sister, Velt Woodard; and a devoted God-daughter, Winona Waddy Coles (Bernard). She also leaves to cherish her memory a devoted extended family, Zoe DeShazo Corker (Wayne), Kimberlee DeShazo Shortt (Rick), Joe DeShazo, Jr., Joyce Worthington (Kent), Vincent Buster, Eleanora Egister (Albert), Jackie Bradley, Sr.; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, God-children (Stanley N. Waddy, Jr., Samantha E. Waddy, and Barbee Griffin); other relatives and friends.
A walk-through visitation will be held from 2 to 5 pm Friday, April 9 at Affinity Funeral Service – Richmond Chapel, 2720 Enterprise Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23294. The family will receive friends at 10 am Saturday, April 10 with a funeral service to follow at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Washington Memorial Park.
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Peaceful memories and your
love will continue to guide us!
With Gratitude
The DeShazo, Pratt, Worthington, Waddy, Egister,
Buster, Bradley, James, and Coles Families
I love you Ms. Mattie, you will be missed, to her one and only child Yvonne … you have my prayers and I am here for you!
Love Tiffany
My Godmother, Mom Mattie! I am so thankful to have spent the day with you remembering the ole times we’ve shared. You’ve been with me forever, close at heart and far away, doing me. I will cherish the ole school remedies and the cooking skills that you and my grandmother (your best friend) taught me. You said to me “I am at peace and what gone be gone be”. You are at peace now and rejoicing with the Lord and Gerald. This is not goodbye as we will see each other again, on the other side.
Love,
Tootie
Mrs Morton was my neighbor, guardian angel and friend. Such a fine classy lady. I will always remember our occasional happy hours enjoying a Miller High Life and laughing about things on your front porch. I will miss you dearly Mattie. Rest in peace.
To My Dear Godmother,
I will always remember our trip to Mexico, the many weddings we attended together, shopping at Thalheimers, Miller & Rhoads and so much more. You have known my parents, Stanley and Elizabeth Waddy, for over 55 years and you watched their children (your godchildren) grow into adults and have families of our own. You celebrated with us through the years and loved our children as if they were your own.
Thank you for always taking my calls when I needed to know how to cook a dish. I have almost perfected all the dishes, and I will continue to cook and entertain in your honor. You made sure I knew quality in ALL things.
You remain a treasure who’s worth you cannot measure except by the love that was in your heart.
I will cherish the memories we had together.
I will miss you so much.
Until we meet again
Winona Waddy Coles
Dearest Mattie,
I hope you know just how much you are loved.
My heart is broken for Yvonne. She has just been told that she cannot leave the hospital to attend your service. Her grief is deep. Her love for you is beyond words. She will miss you mightily.
You seem to have made everyone around you a stronger person for having known you. I know that I am stronger for having known you. You did nothing to make me stronger other than just being you. Your love, kindness, compassion &
understanding made you strong. That’s what your gift was to me. I pray to God that I can pass that message on to others,
the way you have.
You will always be remembered by those who know and love you.
Ma Mattie you will truly be missed I know I was supposed to get over there to see you but I never made it and I’m so sorry for that but I will definitely see you on the other side I love you dearly and to you Yvonne I will always be here for you I’m only a phone call away I love you always ❤️❤️❤️❤️
TO:The Entire Family,
Ms Morton was my second Mom growing up. She was my across the hall neighbor, responsible for me landing my first job. I remember her famous fried chicken, and also making sure, Gerald cleanup their house and I had to clean up my house before she and my Mom got home from work.
I will really miss her, when I came back to Richmond, I made a point to reach out. Ms. Morton I will keep in my heart forever🙏💜❤
Rita Y. Anderson
Bronx, New York
You were an angel in disguise, no one will ever convince me otherwise. A BEAUTIFUL woman inside and out who spent a lifetime giving your one of a kind unconditional love and care to so many people. Not a day will pass by that I won’t thank God to have been one of them.
Rest in Paradise Queen👑
I love you so much Mom Mattie💕