Mattie Ammons Norton

Mattie Ammons Cottingham Norton, 103, of Charlotte, passed away at Liberty Care Center September 26, 2013. Mrs. Norton was born on July 12, 1910 in Clio, SC and was the daughter of the late Luther E. Ammons and Minnie Bryant Ammons.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother with a sweet disposition and a terrific sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by her family who dearly loved her.

She is survived by her children, Barbara Currie of Florence, SC; John Cottingham (Ellen) of Kapolei, Hawaii; Doris Hinnant of Goldsboro, NC; Pat Pigg (Jerry) of Charlotte and Tommy Cottingham (Louise) also of Charlotte; seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband John K. Cottingham and second husband William C. Norton; sister, Fay Brittain; brothers, Ansel Ammons, Frank Ammons and Reese Ammons.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 29, 2013 in the Paul Helton Chapel of Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service with Reverend Rodger Sellers officiating. Interment will follow the service in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.

Arrangements are in the care of Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of donor’s choice.

On-line condolences may be placed at www.forestlawnwest.com.