Mattie grew up in Seagoville, Texas. On July 31, 1948 she married the love of her life, Billy Jack Carson. She was a member of Believers Church in Canton, Texas. Mattie enjoyed oil painting and was a fantastic cook. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Mattie is survived by her children, Jan Cox, Connie and John Woods, Billy Jack and Margie Carson; grandchildren, Robbie Pate, Mark Cox, Lee Shirley, Shawn Cosgrave, Phillip Shirley and Melanie Trammell; 12 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her loving and wonderful husband, Billy Jack Carson, Sr. and beloved granddaughter, Misty Carson.
A family gathering will take place at a future date.
Interment will be at Cool Springs Cemetery in Canton, Texas.