Mattie B. (Pouncey) Brewer age 97, of Illinois, formerly of Wickes, Arkansas passed away June 4, 2016 in Paris, Illinois. She was born on February 28, 1919 in Crenshaw County, Alabama to the late Andrew Jackson Pouncey and the late Catherine Louisa Stough.
She was married to Elward Blackie Brewer on January 15, 1941 in Prattville, Alabama. Mattie was a very outgoing and special person who enjoyed many things in life. First and foremost she loved her family and was a USAF wife of 32 years. Mattie was active in VFW Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Polk County Home Extension Club and United Methodist Women club. Mattie also was a member of the Wickes United Methodist church. Her hobbies were knitting, crocheting, playing cards, league bowling, square dancing/polka and camping with friends and family. She was a loving and kind devoted Mother and wife to her family. She will be dearly missed by all.
She is survived by: Children: Catherine P. Brougham and husband Geoffery, Edward “Ed” Byron Brewer and wife Emily, Cynthia A. Borchert and husband Kermit, Sister: Lucy Cook, 5 Grandchildren, Four great-grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elward Blackie Brewer, and nine brothers and sisters.
Funeral service will be Monday, June 13, 2016 at Beasley Wood Chapel in Mena at 11:00 a.m. prior to service a visitation at 10:00 a.m. Beasley Wood. Interment will follow in Daniel Cemetery in Wickes, Arkansas
Mattie B. (Pouncey) Brewer age 97, of Illinois, formerly of Wickes, Arkansas passed away June 4, 2016 in Paris, Illinois. She was born on February 28, 1919 in Crenshaw County, Alabama to the late Andrew Jackson Pouncey and the late Catherine Louisa Stough.
She was married to Elward Blackie Brewer on January 15, 1941 in Prattville, Alabama. Mattie was a very outgoing and special person who enjoyed many things in life. First and foremost she loved her family and was a USAF wife of 32 years. Mattie was active in VFW Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Polk County Home Extension Club and United Methodist Women club. Mattie also was a member of the Wickes United Methodist church. Her hobbies were knitting, crocheting, playing cards, league bowling, square dancing/polka and camping with friends and family. She was a loving and kind devoted Mother and wife to her family. She will be dearly missed by all.
She is survived by: Children: Catherine P. Brougham and husband Geoffery, Edward “Ed” Byron Brewer and wife Emily, Cynthia A. Borchert and husband Kermit, Sister: Lucy Cook, 5 Grandchildren, Four great-grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Elward Blackie Brewer, and nine brothers and sisters.
Funeral service will be Monday, June 13, 2016 at Beasley Wood Chapel in Mena at 11:00 a.m. prior to service a visitation at 10:00 a.m. Beasley Wood. Interment will follow in Daniel Cemetery in Wickes, Arkansas
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MARRIED JAN. 15, 1941
Family Members
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Monteria Pouncey Gregory
1904–1997
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Claude C Pouncey
1905–1988
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Lucille Pouncey Jackson
1908–2001
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Leo Pouncey
1911–1997
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William Thomas "Pete" Pouncey
1912–1996
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Pauline Pouncey Leatherwood
1916–2003
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Infant Pouncey
1921–1921
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Annie Lucy Pouncey Cook
1923–2017
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Charlie M Pouncey
1924–1992
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Mary Louise Pouncey Clark
1925–1999
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