Mattie received her education in the Dallas Independent School District, graduating from James Madison High School, Class of 1961. Following high school, she attended Bishop College.
As a devoted member of Warren United Methodist Church for 55 years, Mattie sang in the choir, joined the Communion Board, actively contributed to the Feeding the Hungry Ministry, and faithfully served on numerous other ministries. After moving to Desoto, Texas, she attended God's Exciting Cathedral of Praise Church and joined the Disciples Bible Study. She later became a member of Jubilee Community Church, where she remained until her passing.
Mattie married Bruce Grayson Jr., and to this union two sons were born, Bruce Grayson III and Gary Grayson. Later, she married Casey Brown Jr., and to this union one son was born, Casey Brown III.
Mattie was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodric Loud Jr. (Juanita); a sister, Joann Grimes; her son, Bruce Grayson III; and husbands, Bruce Grayson Jr. and Casey Brown Jr.
Cherishing her loving memories, Mattie is survived by two sons, Gary Grayson (Sandra) and Casey Brown III (Telisa); her sister, Theolia Watson (Curtis); 12 grandchildren, Gary Grayson II, Mignon Grayson, Antwanesha Williams, Jerome Hargrove, Taylor Fuller, Jazelle Baker, Gary Grayson Jr., Casey Brown IV, Summer Lisa Brown, Carson Robert Brown, Matthew Christopher Brown, and Gymahria Grayson; 7 great grandchildren, Beyonce Williams, Jahmya Hargrove, Austin Fuller, Dallas Fuller, Maddison Baker, Marquis Grayson, and Quincy Brown; one niece, Constance Smith (Roy); one nephew, Curtis Watson Jr. (Rhonda); and a host of cousins, beloved family, and friends.
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