Mattie Jane Clariett, 95, Muncie, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in her home. She was born in Calhoun County, Mississippi, on July 18, 1925, to Alex and Mariah (Wright) Marble.
Mattie was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist. She worked at Rosie’s Little Italy as a cook for several years until her retirement. She enjoyed missionary work and was very involved in her church, including serving on the mother board that delivered meals and visited nursing homes. She loved gardening and cooking, especially for her family and for the nursing homes. She also loved taking care of the flowers in her yard.
Survivors include her children, Mary Ingram, Harvey Clariett, and Curtis (Patricia) Clariett; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and siblings, Mary Wafford and Marie Garrett.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Peggy Field and Carrie Clariett; sons, Willie Clariett and Eddie Lee Clariett; grandson, Nathan Harvey; brothers, Jessie Marble, Simmie Marble, and James Marble; and sister, Martha Harvey.
The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 3225 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Mattie’s life will begin at 12:00 noon. Pastor Al Curtis Green will be officiating with burial taking place at Grant Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 3225 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953.
Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
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