Helen Mattox
April 7, 1932 -
March 20, 2019
Helen Mattox, age 86, loving wife of William Mattox for the past 64 years and 6 months, made her transition back home on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Froedtert South.
Born in Lenoir City, TN, daughter of Luther and Minnie Saffell (Billingsley) and married to William Mattox on September 11, 1954 in Knoxville, TN. She joined the Methodist church at a young age, attended Austin High School and Knoxville Business College, and then moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin after marrying her long term love William. Early on, she worked for Holleb’s Bridal retail, Warwick’s, and McKinley Elementary but then chose to dedicate her life toward managing her household raising her two children, Steve and Joan.
She is preceded in death by her parents Minnie and Luther, brothers, Joseph, CJ and Junior.
She is survived by her loving husband, William; son, Steven and daughter, Joan (Dan) Mattox Gray; granddaughter, Raven; sisters, Margaret Tate, Willa Bair, brother, Wilbert Saffell and several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews whom she has always held close to her heart.
Special thanks and appreciation to Dr. Michael Ziarko, Dr. Silinzi and Dr. Knight, along with their entire staff.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Helen’s life will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Hom, 3720 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Cemetery.
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JodyWilliam, I am so sorry to hear about Helen's passing. She was a joy to be around, always got a smile out of her. You know how much I cared. I would have been at the service's had I known at the time. You were the most loving, caring husband and with her every step the way until the end, I'm sure. I can remember visiting her in the hospital, and using her hospital telephone to call you. She was telling me that she lost a hearing aid, and I searched for her, and asked the nurses about it. Come to find out, it was in her ear the whole time. Now its time to take care of yourself ! I'm going to miss seeing you both, all my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Enjoy those pecan pie's ! Sending my love, Jody
Posted by:
Daniel AmbrosiniFrom my family to yours Bill , sorry for your loss.
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Simone (White) JonesTo the family we pray for your comfort and God's blessings upon each of you.
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Phyllis KaufmanSteve, Thinking of you as you go through this difficult time. I am now living in TN with my daughter. I lost Tom a tear ago and understand what yout dealing with. Feel free to contact me if you want to talk. My sympathies to your families. Phyllis
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Sheila M. RobinsonMay God comfort and guide you during this difficult time; and may the "peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your heart and your mental powers". Philippians 4:7.
