Blessing people with her care and beauty She stood above all 
The love she showed made us rise to higher heights and never let us fall 
When you were down There was no person you'd rather see 
And when you were hungry There was no other place you'd rather be Her heart was as big as every ocean put together Her smile could bring you through the worst stormy 
weather 
This is a celebration to show how much we care Because her love was never ending, like the memories we 
share To many, she's "Momma Mattie" 
But to us, she's Granny Especially when she makes that macaroni 
That's worth all your money 
Granny, this is to you from Iris and Airee To us, you are our personal angel, smiling down on us 
from heaven You are forever in our hearts 
We love you 
 
Robert Lanton Calvin McKnight Paul Smith, Jr. 
 
John Taylor Jason Taylor Rodney Wells 
 
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David Edward Franklin 
 
Simon Franklin, Jr. 
 
Lloyd Givens 
 
Charles Givens 
 
Chris Jones 
 
Wilbert McKnight 
 
Reginald Parrish 
 
Great appreciation to the Hospice of Baton Rouge. 
With Special Thanks 
The Family of the late Mattie Givens Wells acknowledges with sincere appreciation your prayers, condolences, and all other acts of kindness shown during this time of sorrow. May God bless you and be with your 
always. 
 
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Saturday, May 31, 2014 10:00 a.m. 
Fellowship Tabernacle 1450 Airway 
Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Pastor Carlo Bates, Sr. Officiating 
 
 Mattie Givens Wells, 85 transitioned to glory on Friday, May 23, 2014. She was born to the union of Mannie and Mollie Givens, Sr. on January 9, 1929 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mattie accepted Christ at an earlier age and was baptized by the late Reverend W. M. Pitcher at Greater Risen Sun Baptist Church. 
She married the late Henry Wells, Jr. She and her husband made their home in the community of Scotlandville. They were members of Bethlehem Baptist Church where they served as Deacon and Deaconess many years. Through this matrimony they had two daughters. 
After 27 years of dedicated service and commitment, she retired as a Cook III from Earl K. Long Medical Center. Her love for cooking continued as she served in the Kitchen Ministry at the Greater Risen Sun Baptist Church. Mattie enjoyed preparing delicious meals and cakes for her family and friends. 
She leaves to cherish and celebrate her memory are her children Cassandra (Paul, Jr.) Smith, Yetta Wells Toliver of Lewisville, TX, Barbara (Leonard) Collins, Bernard (Theresa) Wells, George (Darlene) Lewis, Jr. of Lewisville, TX; a sister, Alice (Wilbert) McKnight; a sister-in-law, Deloris D. Givens of Atlanta, GA; an aunt, Lena Robinson; 13 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters Ruth Scott, Beulah Stokes, Dorothy Sanford and Lurena Marcelle; and brothers, William Anderson, Mannie Givens, Jr. and Robert Givens. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters Ruth Scott, Beulah Stokes, Dorothy Sanford and Lurena Marcelle; and brothers, William Anderson, Mannie Givens, Jr. and Robert Givens. 
 
Processional 
 
Scripture Reading Psalm 23 John 14:1-7 
 
Hymn of Praise 
 
Congregation 
 
Prayer Prayer Chant 
 
Reverend Carlo Bates, Sr. 
 
Selection 
 
Tributes 
 
Children, Yetta Toliver Grandchildren, Airee Smith & Iris Smith 
 
Words of Comfort Reverend Randall Ellison Greater Risen Sun Baptist Church Baton Rouge, Louisiana 
 
Reverend Donald Turner Bethlehem Baptist Church Port Hudson, Louisiana 
 
Reverend Roosevelt Johnson, Jr. Benson Chapel C.M.E. Fort Worth, Texas 
 
Selection 
 
Acknowledgements & Obituary 
 
Sheryl Clay 
 
Solo 
 
Eulogy 
 
Pastor Carlo Bates, Sr. 
 
Closing Prayer 
 
Recessional