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Mattie L. Holliday-Sanders

August 20, 1944 — September 14, 2024

Joliet

 Age 80 of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Ascension Villa Franciscan. Born August 20, 1944 in Marvell, Arkansas, Mattie was a daughter of Oscar and Freddie Mae (Née Hachett) Holliday. 

She was raised in Arkansas and graduated from MM Tate I High School in Marvell, AK. 

Mattie worked as a Unit Clerk for the University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago for thirteen years.

She was a dedicated member of Victory Cathedral Worship Center, Bolingbrook, IL.

In her free time, Mattie loved to sew and engage in craft work. Mattie also loved lending a helping hand to others.

Survivors include her loving and devoted daughter, Ramona (Jay) Wimberly; grandson, Khalil Evans; brother, Lewis Jackson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and too many friends to mention.

Mattie was preceded in death by her parents, and four siblings: LeRoy Billups, Rosaie Livingston, Oscar Holliday and Otis Jackson.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of home going services at 12:00 noon at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, 1500 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Mattie’s memory to: Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care: https://lightways.org. 

Relatives and friends are encouraged to sign the online guest book by logging onto: www.PleseFuneralservices.com.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the genuine care and direction of Kenneth A. Plese, in Joliet, IL 815-735-2125.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mattie L. Holliday-Sanders, please visit our flower store.

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Visitation

Saturday, September 28, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home

1500 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435

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Home Going Services

Saturday, September 28, 2024

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home

1500 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435

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