No public services are planned at this time for Theresa Ann Mattingly, 81, Lawrence, who passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at Morningstar Care Home of Baldwin.
She was born May 23, 1941, in Burton, West Virginia, the daughter of Robert Neil Six and Catherine Jane Antel Rice and stepfather Dale W. Rice. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting and crocheting. She attended Southwest Christian Church of Topeka.
Her husband, William Ray Mattingly, along with her parents and brother Joe Rice preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl ‘Sherry’ Morris and husband Lyle, Lawrence, and a son, Jeff Mattingly and wife Maria, Phoenix; a sister, Janet Keesler, Phoenix; two grandchildren, Steven and Robert Mattingly; and four great grandchildren, James, Kenna, Catherine, and Taylor.
Growing up she was like a second mother to me. I miss the times that my brother and I would spend at her and Bills house during the summers. I didn’t know it back then but those were the best years of my life.
Dad said it all. I too have so many fond memories of times we spent together with Theresa. Deepest sympathies to your family.
I appreciated Theresa through the years. She was a neighbor in Topeka at Colonial Park Townhouses. She would invite Debbie and I over and always a great support. She wanted the best for her daughter Cheryl.
God bless you and yours during this transitional time. Much love
I am sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Carol and I met Theresa in Alaska when she and her family move into the apartment next door. We moved to Kansas from Pennsylvania to be near their family and have enjoyed many years of Christian friendship. I will always remember the special days they would come over to Lawrence for a meal. Thanksgivings, Christmas, Easter, and other
holidays were always a treat to be together as a family in Kansas. I and my family will miss her and especially her Green Chili Burritos.