Virginia Beach Ruth A. Mattingley died August 13, 2001 at a Local Hospital.
Ms.Mattingley was Born in Springfield, Illinois to the late Ivan Ware Sr. and Myrtle Painter Ware.
Her sons, Michael Chase of Virginia Beach, VA, Joseph Mattingley of Scales Mound, IL, and Scott Courier of Springfield, IL survive her. She also leaves behind her two daughters Brenda Mattingley of Scales Mound, IL, and Wendy Mattingley of Capon Springs, WV, along with four grandchildren.
Ms Mattingley is also survived by her six sisters Shirley, Frances, Barbara, Nancy, Catherine, and Vicky, and four brothers Ed, George, Ivan, and Mike.
Altmeyer Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements and services are private.
My life will be forever changed because I had the opportunity to know and love Ruthie. She was the essence of grace, compassion and love. Even in her illness and death she put others before herself.
I also wich to express my love and admiration for Michael. The care he provided for Ruth
was expert, compassionate and unfailing. His care for her was surely “love made visible”
Thank you, Michael, for sharing your Mother with me and touching me heart so deeply.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I hope you know how much Ruthie touched everyones lives & heart. Ruthie will always be remembered…
RUTH WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND ALWAYS SO UPBEAT DESPITE THE HARDSHIPS SHE SUFFERED. LOWELL AND I WILL MISS HER CHEERFUL PRESENCE.
THIS IS TO CORRECT THE EMAIL ADDRESS. SORRY
WE WILL ALL MISS YOU VERY MUCH.WE ALL LOVED YOU.SADLY MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES TO EVERYONE WHO LOVED HER.SHE IS NOW WITH GOD AND IS AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN.
WE WILL MISS RUTHIE VERY MUCH,AND HOW SHE WAS ALWAYS SO FULL OF LIFE.SHE IS WITH GOD NOW AND WILL NEVER SUFFER FROM PAIN OR ANYTHING ELSE AGAIN.ALL OF OUR LOVE AND CONDOLENCES.SHE HAS TOUCHED ALL OF OUR LIVES.