Evelyn Ruth Mattingly

Evelyn Ruth Mattingly, 93, Mooresville, formerly of Wilbur, died May 3, 2011, in St. Francis Hospital, Mooresville. She was born on September 5, 1917, in Martinsville, to the late Norval and Doris Edith (Thrasher) Gibbs.

Evelyn was a previous member at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Mooresville. She enjoyed watching television and playing cards and bingo.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Franklin Mattingly, to whom she was united in marriage on June 22, 1935; sons, Tommy and Roy Mattingly; sister Erma Gibbs.

Survivors include her son, Bernnie Mattingly (Vicky) of Wilbur; daughters, Doris Hooper (Ralph) of Florida, Mary Davis (David) of Mooresville; daughter-in-law, Jane Mattingly of Indianapolis; 18 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Services will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011, at 1 p.m., in the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling prior to the service beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the donors favorite charity.