Mattie Mae Ross passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022
Visitation: 5 – 7PM Friday, April 1, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 11AM Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church. Burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Mattie Mae Curry Ross was born April 6, 1950, in Waco to Alva Ekizel and Jewell (Tillman) Curry Sr. She was the fourth of twelve children.
Mattie grew up in Waco and she attended J.H. Hines and graduated from Moore High School in 1968. After graduation, she married Edward Donald Anderson and to this union, they had two children Jennifer Anderson, and Eric Donald Anderson.
She married Harris Ross on March 21, 1992, until his death in 2015.
Mattie started working at Dripping Springs as a teacher aide. As she continued her field in the education system, she worked at EOAC Head Start, MCC Child Development Center, Bells Hill Elementary, Lake Air Middle School, Cesar Chavez, and G L Wiley School Opportunity Center. While working Mattie went to McLennan Community College and received a degree in Applied Science Child Care and Development in 1982.
Mattie confessed her love for Christ at an early age joining New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. As a faithful member, it allowed her to serve under the leadership of the church’s Pastor William H. Gayle and Pastor Ara L. Rauls Sr. In her spiritual service, she served on the Usher Board, sung in the Choir, was a member of the Missionary Auxiliary, and the secretary for Sunday School. She served wherever she was needed. When Mattie married Harris Ross, she moved her membership to Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church where Harris was a tenured member and a Deacon. Mattie became a Deaconess and the church secretary. She faithfully attended Sunday school and was a member of the church’s choir. Mattie volunteered and served with the Union Baptist District Association, the Missionary Baptist General Convention of Texas, and superintendent for Women’s Day. She remained faithful until her death.
As life brought its challenges to her health, she still was a tenured to her job. She was adamant that she was now going to retire. She was not hesitant to give you her opinion, offer correction, or give advice. As a mother, wife, sister, cousin, and coworker, she will truly be missed.
Mattie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Mr. Harris Ross; grandson, Jermon Harris; brothers, Roosevelt Davis, and Robert Curry; sister, Bessie Degrate.
Mattie leaves a legacy of love to her family; daughter, Mrs. Jennifer (James) Harris; son, Mr. Eric Anderson; stepdaughter, Ferlisa (Henry) Raglin; grandchildren, Eric (Ericka) Anderson,
Erin (Patrick Jr) Johnson; step-granddaughters, Lyndora (Willie) Williams, Patrice Campbell, Veronica (Staffron) Terrell; brothers, Alva (Minnie) Curry, Cleophus (Patsy) Curry, Quincy Davis, Bertrand (Julie) Davis; sisters, Evelyn Curry, Carol Singleton, Charlie Mae (William) Lee, Venice Davis; aunt, Ruby T. Nelson; and host of many nieces, and nephews.
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I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Mrs. Mattie Ross, I had the pleasure of meeting her when she attended a birthday celebration at a friend’s home . She was a delightful person that I felt privileged to have met. I pray that God will bring you strength in your time of loss.
To the family I am praying for you. Jennifer you were a stand up daughter you have been though a lot in the last two years and I know it seems like the sun would not shine again but thought it all God has kept you and James . I am praying that God’s continue to give you comfort and peace. The tears they will come and go,but thought them will come joy just keep standing on his word. Your mother will be truly miss. she was such a nice person all way smiling.
I”m going to miss you my friend.I was so blessed with your friendship.I am going to miss our talks and cooking for you.
You have my sincere condolence in the passing of your family member, church member and friend. Mattie was a faith usher with the Union Baptist District Association for many years. After she begin to serve in another capacity, she would still supply items that the ushers might need.
Mattie will truly be missed by many.
Condolence to the family
Going to miss you my friend
Rest in Heaven Mrs Mattie Ross
Servant of the Lord.well done
Jennifer
You have our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother and our friend “Mattie Mae”. All you kids grew up together at NMO & are just like family . We were so sad when we heard the news Just know that we are thinking of you and asking God to surround you with His Perfect Peace and Love.
The Proctor Family
We are going to miss you Ms. Ross, you were an angel. I am blessed to have known you. You have fought the good fight, rest easy my friend, and I look forward to seeing you again. You were there when I needed you the most. Thank you! Much love to the family…..
Mr. Robey
To The Family Of Mattie Ross
We at Wiley have so many fond memories of Mattie,we use to talk about our children and things in life.
Mattie your Journey on earth is complete and you earned your golden wings.
Am going to miss that beautiful smile.
RIP my friend and fly high with the Angels
Mattie will be greatly missed. I worked with her for many years. She was an angel. My sincerest condolences to her family.
To The Family Of Mattie Ross continue to keep your hands in Gods hands. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sis. Ross we The Thompson’s and family We are going to miss you so much. We love you.
Ms. Mattie,
The highlight of my school day was seeing your smiling face. You always let others see Jesus in you. We will miss you for a while but it’s going to a great reunion on that glorious day. We pray for comfort for your family.
Deb and I will miss you.
John Roberson
To The Family Of Mattie Ross
You have our deepest sympathy and we will continue to keep the entire family lifted in prayer.
We love you,
The McLennan’s
My sincere condolences, to my sister in law and family. I will continue to lift the
family in prayer and know that I love you all. RIP Mrs. Mattie Mae Ross.
God bless.
To my “Jenny A”,
May God wrap his living arms around you in this most difficult time of heartbreak and pain.
I’m so sorry for the lost of your mother. Please know I’m praying for you and your family and I will always be here for you too!
Love Always,
Lisa Wilbert
So sorry for your lost, I liked Mrs Mattie the first day I met her she was very kind . prayers for her family
Wishing the family comfort and peace during this difficult time.