Mary Matchett Obituary

Mary Lou MATCHETT June 12, 1919 ~ July 23, 2008 Age 89, passed away with dignity on July 23rd after a long illness. She was born in Greenville Texas on June 12, 1919, and grew up in Atlanta Georgia. In 1946 she moved to Seattle as young war bride, however she was always a "Southern girl" at heart. Mary Lou had a deep faith and lived a full life. She loved fashion, flowers, interior decoration, travel, music, dancing, and sales. At 55 years old she began working at Frederick and Nelson, and for nearly 20 years was one of their top salespeople in the Wide World Shop. Mary Lou is survived by her beloved sister, Fay B. Sturdivant, of Atlanta, GA., daughters, Diane Davis of Seattle, and Kay Dorris (Steve) of Lynnwood, son Robert Matchett (Sally) of Normandy Park, two nephews and a niece, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her elder sister, Madeline. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Ida Culver House, Broadview, for their loving care of Mary Lou, as well as Holly Delaney and her Providence Hospice team. Mom was very blessed to have such special, caring people surrounding her in the last years of her life, and she truly appreciated each and every one of you. At Mary Lou's request there will be no funeral. A family gathering tocelebrate her life will be held at alater date.