"Madonna was such a sweet lady and friend to me when we lived in Stories Apts. back in 1962...I was pregnant with my son at the time and she was like a little mother hen watching over me and we had such fun playing cards, games, etc. to pass the time away in the afternoons...I have often thought of her over the years and am so sorry for your loss and am praying for God to wrap his arms around each of you and comfort you as you grieve."
In loving memory of
Madonna A. Mattingly
August 14, 1943 - March 27, 2012
Madonna A. Mattingly, age 68, of Washington passed away at 2:45 PM on Tuesday at her residence. She was born on August 14, 1943 in Washington to Arthur and Maudie (Colvin) Russell. She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved reading. She is survived by her husband William "Bill" Mattingly; four daughters, Sheryl Lynn Dillman and Debra Annette Gaines both of Washington, Stephanie Campbell of Vincennes, and Rhonda Mattingly of Monroe City; seven grandchildren, Michael (Shauna) Cassidy, Brian Cassidy, Josh Drew, Isaac Drew, Casey Jo Campbell, Nate Campbell, and Tristan Mattingly; two great grandchildren, Elizabeth Cassidy and Brayden Cassidy; one expected great granddaughter; two special cousins, Bonnie Foltz and Tom Colvin; and one aunt, Marie Williams of Indianapolis. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, James R. Phillips on February 11, 1971; her parents; one grandson, Jake Anderson; one brother, Bill Colvin; and her mother and father in-law, Harold and Eva Mattingly. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 AM on Friday at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Father Gordon Mann as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. A wake service will be held 3:30 pm on Thursday followed by a visitation from 4 to 8 PM with a D of I rosary at 5 PM all at Ed Lee Mortuary Say special prayers for her grandson, Josh, who is away from his family serving in the US Marine Corp. Memorial donations may be given to Helping Hearts Hospice P.O. Box 760-Washington, Indiana 47501. Condolences may be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com.
Tributes
"To the family of Madonna, Madonna was a wonderful woman, we will always have her memory in our hearts. So sorry for your loss. Teresa and the nurses and staff at The Lange Fuhs Cancer Center"
"A very sweet lady with a precious smile. She will be missed by all. My prayers are with the family always."
"Dear Bill: I am sorry to hear about your loss. You & your family have my sympathy. Sincerely, Bob"
"Dear Bill and family, I an so sorry for you loss. I spoke to Madonna prior to our 50th class reunion. I know she will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. My condolences to all. Jim Aikman WCHS Classmate"
"So sorry to read of Madonna's passing. We were friends during high school. Sorry to say we lost contact but I think of her often and our school days. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Bill & Family I'm so sorry to hear about Madonna, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill I'm sorry, but I can't attend the the viewing or funeral, it will bring back too many memories of Dianna's. Steve Alberti"
"Billy & Family, So sorry to hear about Madonna our prayers and thoughts are with you all. We will not be able to make the showing but will be celebrating mass and Madonnas new life with you all Friday. Our prayers will remain with you through these hard times. God bless you all. Sincerely, Jim & Lynn"