Mattie M. Liggins, 76, of Fremont, OH went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, OH. She was born July 14, 1944 in Schlater, MS to Alexander “Bigon” and Rosie L. (Dorsey) Moore. She attended Mays High School in Perine, FL. Mattie was an inspector at H.J. Heinz for many years and retired on May 1, 1996. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church and a former member of the Women of The Moose. She loved to play bingo and go to Church where she was actively involved.
Mattie is survived by her children; Rosemary Liggins Jones, Pamela Liggins and John H. Liggins, Jr., all of Fremont, OH; siblings; Celestine Adams Smith, Marks, MS, James Moore, Clear Water, FL, Alex Moore, Jr., Shreveport, LA and Handy Moore, Lambert, MS; special friend, Betty Edwards, Findlay, OH; ten grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Katherine Scott; siblings, Dafphine Edwards, Freddie Spade, Rosie Stuckey, Marvin Moore; grandson, Devin Liggins; special friend, Annie Davis.
Visitation: Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Due to COVID, Private Services will be held for the immediate family only.
The use of face masks is required while indoors at all services. Social distancing will be observed throughout all services with wait times taking place outdoors. If you would prefer, you may express your condolences below or call the funeral home at 419-332-6409 to request that your name be signed in the guest book.
Burial will take place at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH.
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Marilyn
I’m sorry to hear of Mattie’s passing. I worked with Mattie At Heinz. She was a wonderful loving, caring, funny, giving woman. Her family members are in my thoughts through this hard and difficult time.
Wili Carter
My condolences to the family. We shared many laughs and fun times. She will definitely be missed.
Tony. Burel
What a great lady. She always called me her little boyfriend. She will be missed by many but we thank God that she is not lost because we know that she is resting in the arms of God. Love you all Tony
Senior Pastor Dennis & Mother Geraldine Richey
We send our deepest condolences and prayers for the family.
Becky
So sorry to hear of Ms Mattias passing. She was a funny caring person. She will be missed. Rosi you and your family are in my prayers
Becky
So sorry to hear of Ms Matties passing. She was a funny kind person. She will be missed. Rosi you and your family are in my prayers
Gail Johnson
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious mother Mattie Liggins, And I am Praying God wrap his loving arms around each one’s of you guy’s and comfort each of you and in the Midnight Hour gives y’all’s strength and wipes yours tears away today and everyday, And R.W.G My Friend
Jenifer Aldrich
John & Pam sorry for loss of your mom Miss Mattie she was wonderful lady she will be miss by many
Debbie Corter
My condolences to the family Miss Mattie was so very sweet with such a beautiful smile. RIP Ms Mattie❤️
MarJean Karr
My prayers for Miss Mattie’s family. Such a sweet lady and lovely heart. I’m going to miss your hug. Please rest Miss Mattie.
Betty Richardson
My condolences to my family cousins, Rosi, Pam and John John, auntie Maddie was funny and cool and she enjoyed life and her children and grandchildren and all her family, she loved so much! we are going to miss her beautiful smile. Praying for you family. Love cousin Betty Richardson and the Savage family.
Joyce Enoch
So sorry for the great loss of your loved one miss Mattie who was so sweet and kind.i pray her soul has a peaceful transition and you all find comfort in knowing you were all loved.
Alfonso Allen
My condolences to the family Mrs Mattie was always nice to me my time in Fremont RIP
Lundria More
I love you Aunt Mattie. You were both pretty and kind. Looking just like grandma Rosielee. Thank You God for my Aunt.
Samuel & Amy Lindsey
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Thinking of all of you during this time.
Love Samuel & Amy Lindsey
Lily A Garcia-Pena
My condolences to Rosemary, Pam and John. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you all find comfort and peace in the Lord.
Mary Schuett
I got to know Mattie through my nursing job at the hospital and I so enjoyed seeing her each time she came in. She always made me/us smile (& laugh!!) with her conversation. I havnt seen her for quite some time since I retired, but I will always fondly remember her. I wish I could give her a hug once more. Maybe the Lord will give me that gift one day. I pray that you will be comforted in your loss by God’s promise of giving her a heavenly body & a new home in Heaven. 2 Corinthians 5:1-5
Charlene Fisher
What can i say? Mrs Mattie was one special Lady! Kind, easy going, always smiling and soft spoken! She will be truly missed.
May God’s peace fill your heart at this difficult time.
FLY HIGH MRS MATTIE LIGGINS!!!
LOVE YOU ! CHARLENE, Janie, Barbara, Debbie, Ronda and our families.
Sandy Shortridge
Dear Ms.Mattie I will miss you wondering smile your warm hugs you were always a good friend to my family and I know you and mom are in Heaven looking down on us making ways for us to see you all again. Thank you for being a wonderful friend.
Rodney Johnson
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Luci Reyes
My sincerest condolences to all the family, she was a fun loving lady. Always made us laugh when we would pick her up for bingo. RIP
Sheila McKinstry
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!
Juanita Bailey
Rosie,Pam,and John I’m sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers we have some good memories to keep with us and we know she enjoyed her days here, she will be greatly missed
George Jr & Cassandrea Tucker
Rosie, Pam, John and your loved ones, we are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers of comfort, peace. and have our deepest condolences.
Sheila Pruitt and family
Rosie, sorry for the loss of Ms Mattie my family has know your family for many years. I loved Ms Mattie for she had the biggest heart. We’ll miss you Ms Mattie. Love you, Rosie, Rashe, and the rest of the family
Simone Johnson
My condolence to the family of Mattie Liggins Mattie had a beautiful personality and a lot of fun. When ever I would see her, she would greet me with a beautiful smile. She will be missed. ❤️
Yolanda Liggins
There is no ” Lost” to those who are believers. For your mother, like mine and many before them merely ” Rest” from their labors. To my family( Liggins) you are in my thoughts & prayers. This is not the end , for we all look forward to that ” Great” getting up morning. When the dead in Christ shall rise ” First”…. And then those who are left here shall be called up to meet them in the air. (Love you cousins from the ” Liggins” in Wisconsin).. You all have my condolences
Gabbyj West
Aunt Mattie Your smile and Laughter was Luminous and you Brighten Everyone Around You I’m Truly Blessed to have had You in My life I will Truly Miss you Rest Easy As Your Journey takes You from one Life to Glory’s Life Your Memories will Stay with Me Always
Mark and Tina Brown
We are sorry to hear about your mom. May you find Comfort in knowing that you will see her again.
brenda Davis
Are hearts are filled with sadness in the passing of Mattie Liggins, she was more then my Mother’s best friend, she was more of a Family member always with us in every thing ,Mattie we love you, we will miss you dearly ,with Sincere love from Murie Davis Family
Brenda Davis
Are hearts are heavy with sadness of the passing of Mattie Liggins , She was more then my Mother’s best friend she was Family and a Aunt to us not blood related but that’s how we looked at it ,She was always there in every thing we did you are loved you will truly be missed ,Rest easy Mattie We love you but God loved you more!!! Our Sincere and Deepest Condolences Muriel Davis Family
Cyndi Conley
We have known Mattie from the time she came to Fremont until she was call home. What a kind loving lady she was. No matter when you saw her, she was always looking sharp and had a conversation waiting for you. She showed loved and was never lost for words. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our prayers are for her family and friends, that you would ask God for strength, as only he can help you in this season of your life.
Connie Burel
Cyndi Conley
Greensboro, NC
Joyce Alridge
Our hearts was broken into a million pieces when we heard of the passing of Mattie. We will miss you, the Alridge family wants to send our condolences to your family, you will be missed.
Marlon and Anita Turner
So sorry for your loss,always had a lot of fun and shared some good times through out the years,Mattie was truly a great friend
Margaret Smith
To Rosie and the entire Liggins Family:
So sorry to hear of Mattie’s passing. She was a very caring and loving person, who never met a stranger. She befriended everyone
she met and was never at a loss for words. I loved her caring nature. One of my fondest memories is how she loved my Mother, the late Queenie Johnson. For as long as I can remember she never missed a Sunday Morning calling and checking on her, unless she was unable to. She will be sorely missed.
May God comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Margaret Johnson Smith
SANDY MADISON
Rosi, Pam, John! I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom will definitely be missed!!
john kokai
Our deepest sympathy to all of Mattie’s family and friends, this was one amazing lady, she lit up the room when she walked in. John and I are so sadden by her passing , she will always be in our thoughts. Mattie would come to bingo at the YMCA where we worked and one year at Easter we passed out some little rubber chick, she was so tickled that nite because she won several big games and said it was all because of Chicken Leggs gave her this little chick that made her lucky , we had so much fun and really enjoyed her company each week, Pam I know your heart is broken and our prayers are with you, Rest in Peace Mattie, John & Joey Kokai
Hope Sheidler
I just recently had the incredible pleasure of meeting Mrs. Liggins at Christmas time. She was such a blessing to me and brought a smile to my face every time we spoke. Blessings and prayers for her family.
Her friends at Fremont First Brethren Church are rejoicing that she is home with her Lord ❤
Rev. Melody (Burke) Essex
To Mother Mattie’s Family.
So sorry for your loss. She was truly an awesome Woman. She will greatly be missed. God bless and keep you all. Psalm 121 in your prayers.
Aggie Halbisen
So sorry to hear of Matties passing. She was a beautiful lady and I loved her positive attitude. She was such a joy to know. Fly high Mattie you will truly be missed.❤️
Aggie Halbisen
So sorry to hear of Matties passing. She was such a beautiful lady. Always a positive person even with all she was going through. Fly high Mattie. God bless all her family. I hope the wonderful memories you have will get you through this most difficult time ❤️
Karmen Truitt
Praying that God comforts your hearts on today and in the days to come. I will miss seeing Miss Mattie’s smiling face at Bingo. R.I.H Miss Mattie Liggins.
Women of the Moose, Fremont Chapter 624
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. Mattie was a member of our chapter for 13 year.
Women of the Moose
Fremont Chapter 624