"Rach.. You are missed so much. I remember when you use to stop what you were doing and came and visit us. You had such the biggest heart anyone could possibly have. Rachel was the loveliest women anyone could possibly meet. Even if she had problems of her own she would take the time and help you out. I remember the day I was upset about my mom, she was the only one that helped me out, She would hold me in her arms and let me cry on her shoulder. Im going miss her so much, I already do :( . She was like my other mom.. She ALWAYS spoke her mind. Im going to miss her, I love you Rach, now your with your other loved ones, you guys are in good hands now :("
In loving memory of
Rachel Mattes
November 18, 1973 - September 6, 2018
Rachel Mattes, age 44, of Washington, passed away September 6, 2018 at 3:40 PM at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born on November 18, 1973 to Larry and Marilyn (Davis) Mattes. She graduated from Washington High School in 1992. Rachel was a member of Central Christian Church, sang in the choir and was the assistant manager at Goody’s.
She is survived by her children Dakota Mattes of Washington, Breana Mattes of Washington and Sam Mattes of Washington; her father, Larry Mattes of Washington; two sisters, Sarah Stuckey and Rebecca Mattes both of Indianapolis; nieces, Kennedy Stuckey and Kristen Stuckey both of Indianapolis and Nevaeh Mattes of Indianapolis.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Edwin L. Mattes and Florida Mattes and Kenneth Davis and Ancille Davis; mother, Marilyn Mattes; daughter, Kaitlyn Mattes and son, Lucas Mattes.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Central Christian Church in Washington, 10 W Van Trees St, Washington, IN 47501, with Rev John Dunn officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Central Christian Church.
As a family we remember the uniqueness of Rachel. She was a loving mother, sister, daughter and aunt who was a free spirit who marched to the beat of her own drum. Rachel lived her life on her own terms and never apologized for who she was. She was fiercely loyal and would do whatever she could to help others. She was very outgoing and never met a stranger. She would make you feel comfortable and at ease almost immediately. If she was your friend, she was your friend. If she was not your friend, she was not your enemy.
Rachel was a supporter of the Indiana Donor Network and she believed that even in death, life can go on for others. She was a firm believer that this is what Gods will would be, to help others, even in the midst of tragedy, even for one’s own family.
The family requests that you please do not send flowers or memorial items. If you wish to express any type of sympathy, please make donations to Central Christian Church, Permanent Memorial Fund or Suicide Prevention, 10 W Van Trees St, Washington, Indiana 47501, in honor of Rachel. All checks should be made payable to Central Christian Church.
Tributes
"Rach.. You are missed so much. I remember when you use to stop what you were doing and came and visit us. You had such the biggest heart anyone could possibly have. Rachel was the loveliest women anyone could possibly meet. Even if she had problems of her own she would take the time and help you out. I remember the day I was upset about my mom, she was the only one that helped me out, She would hold me in her arms and let me cry on her shoulder. Im going miss her so much, I already do :( . She was like my other mom.. She ALWAYS spoke her mind. Im going to miss her, I love you Rach, now your with your other loved ones, you guys are in good hands now :("
"I met Rachel through Head Start. She was one of my parents. She was a great mother and would do anything to help anyone. We developed a great friendship. Even when I moved away and came back to visited she would talk to me like it was just yesterday when she saw me last. I send my thoughts and prayers to her family."
"Oh Rach how missed you are right now. I picked my phone up once to call you and complain about life. But now all i could do is talk to you through prayer.. I miss you so much and this just doesnt feel real!! Love you girly"
"She always had a smile on her face."
"She always had a smile on her face."
"Words can not express the sorrow I have for the Mattes family Rachel was the sweetest person who I admired .She had a heart of gold . She will be greatly missed . Fly high Rachel ..Rip my dear friend"
"I only met Rachel twice. The first time was the day that Lucas died. She came to my house to get his things. Lucas was my sons best friend and part of our family. Rachel messaged me often to check on the boys after he passed away. She had a heart of gold and always wanted to make sure we were ok even though she had been the one that lost her son. Rest is peace with your babies Rachel!"
"I met Rachel through Head Start. She was one of my parents. She was a great mother and would do anything to help anyone. We developed a great friendship. Even when I moved away and came back to visited she would talk to me like it was just yesterday when she saw me last. I send my thoughts and prayers to her family."
"Will miss seeing your smiling face when I come back to Washington to visit. You was a good friend and always kind to my girls, you never knew a stranger and spoke your mind. Prayers to your family and you are in my thought, fly high Angel! Until we meet again."
"Oh Rach how missed you are right now. I picked my phone up once to call you and complain about life. But now all i could do is talk to you through prayer.. I miss you so much and this just doesnt feel real!! Love you girly"
"I was new to the area and Rachel was the lovely woman I got to interview with and got to work with and I can say without a DOUBT my life was changed when I met her! She also made it so much nicer with being new to the area, she will be missed and remember by so many!"
"Prayers to all of Rachel's family. My heart goes out to each and every one of you"
"Sorry to hear of your passing."
"Rachel was the nicest person you could ever meet. She would do anything for anyone. She is surely going to be missed. Love you Rachel."
"My heart goes out to the entire Mattes family. Words cannot convey the sorrow I feel at the loss of Rachel. Hugs to you all."
"Rachel i hate that u lost ur life at such a young age ur was a great friend and fun to be around i will miss u my dear friend"
"My condolences to the Mattes family. I loved Rachel like she was my own family... she was like a sister to me. She was an extraordinary person with a huge heart. She is going to be missed by so many people."
"I was new to the area and Rachel was the lovely woman I got to interview with and got to work with and I can say without a DOUBT my life was changed when I met her! She also made it so much nicer with being new to the area, she will be missed and remember by so many!"
"My heart goes out to the entire Mattes family. Words cannot convey the sorrow I feel at the loss of Rachel. Hugs to you all."
"Rachel i hate that u lost ur life at such a young age ur was a great friend and fun to be around i will miss u my dear friend"
"Rachel started out in my life as the daughter of good friends, progressed thru one of my all-time favorite students, to a good adult buddy. She was always Rachel, true to herself in every way, and true to her friends. This past year has shown what a strong woman she had become. I will miss her "rants" at the cruelities and stupidities in life; she spoke what others silently thought. May you rest now, Rachel, in a kinder place. Hugs and sympathy to her dad, sisters, and kiddos."
"We love you and we will miss you very dearly my sister."
"Sorry to hear of your passing."
"Rachel was the nicest person you could ever meet. She would do anything for anyone. She is surely going to be missed. Love you Rachel."
"Prayers to all of Rachel's family. My heart goes out to each and every one of you"
"I was best of friends with Rachel in high school and we graduated class of 92' she is an amazing mother, sister, daughter, friend and will be missed fly high with the angels until we meet again "
"My condolences to the Mattes family.I knew Rachel from school and from where I worked I would see her. She was a great friend. Prayers to the family."
"Rachel was a good friend. I hope her family has peace in the days to come and know she is loved by many."