Grace Leanne Mattox

LuciGrace Leanne Mattox, 19, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away September 20, 2023, in Lynchburg, Virginia, surrounded by the love of their family.

Born in their favorite city Lynchburg, Virginia, November 27, 2003, LuciGrace quickly and fiercely left a mark on the heart of anyone they ever met. A devoted furmama, evocative writer, impassioned gamer and loving child and sibling, LuciGrace was an inspiration to those who knew them, and many who did not. They will forever live on in the hearts of their family, furbabies, friends and readers.

LuciGrace was preceded in death by both Grandmothers, Mary Jane Mays Sorrells Mattox, and Shelby Jean Morris Patterson, a brother, Michael Logan Mattox, two nieces, Kaylee Raye Mattox and Amy Marie Mattox, Uncle Mark Alan Burns, Cousins, Linda Campbell Day and Nicholas William Vito Keatts, and a host of other family members who were there to greet Luci when they entered Heaven.

LuciGrace is survived by their furbabies, August, Luci Jr., Leo, Zelda, Bruno, Odysseus, Polites, and Mocha Mattox, Their parents Lane Marshall Patterson Jr. and Rhodna Raye Mattox, brothers and sisters, Richard and Jessica Mattox, Krystle Hobson, Jonathan Mattox, Stephanie and Andrew Goodman, Michelle and Adam Rose, Jennifer and Michael Ellis, Michael Lane Mattox, David and Shelly Mattox. Nieces and Nephews, Julia Renee Mattox, Charles Hobson Jr, Keith Hobson, Avery Gross, Emily Gross, Abel Goodman, Henry Goodman, Nicholas Rose, Kayleigh Rose, and Winry Mattox. Great Aunt (Gammie) Ruth Mays Campbell, Uncles, Stephen Sorrells, Raymond Campbell, James Day Jr., and Lawrence Patterson. And many more Aunts, Uncles and Cousins and family members that adored LuciGrace. Best Friends, Rubin, Rome, Scribble, and Potato, and many more.

For anyone who wishes to read LuciGrace’s incredible writings, you may find them on the website archiveofourown.com and under the screenname Love_Lucigoosey.

LuciGrace Loved animals, writing, music, Zelda gaming franchise, musicals, and their family and friends. They recently traveled to Richmond to see their favorite musical, Hamilton, off Broadway, a dream come true to LuciGrace, as well as, see the band Lovejoy, from England, live, in their second favorite city, Washington DC, and got to meet their idol, Wilbur Soot and the band in person, which LuciGrace dubbed the best day of their life.

When LuciGrace was not writing their masterpieces or role playing with friends online, LuciGrace spent time with their furbabies who they loved unequivocally, and with their family doing anything from playing Zelda, or Mario, or Jackbox, to watching the best tv shows or Disney movies, playing outside, crafting, or just sitting around talking and joking and laughing and loving together. LuciGrace was a force of nature whose passion for life and all that they loved was immeasurable. LuciGrace poured heart and soul into everything they did, and never met a stranger. Even though they did not get to see many years on this earth, the way they loved us all was a lifetime worth, and the world has lost a bit of its shine now that LuciGrace has gotten their wings. Knowing that they are watching over us now gives us some comfort as they are no longer suffering or in pain. LuciGrace will be missed every minute of every day and never forgotten. You will find them in the most beautiful places, the colors of flowers and the rainbow, the smell of a newborn puppy, looking up at the sky whether clouds or star lined, the sound of children laughing, puppies barking or the words of a love song, the taste of good macaroni and cheese or sour cream chips and dip, in all of those things, and so many more, we will feel LuciGrace there with us, always.

A Memorial Service to honor LuciGrace, will be held, Saturday September 30, 2023, at 3:00pm, at Rush Homes Community Center, 1721 Monsview Place Lynchburg, Virginia 24504, with Reverend Mike Fitzgerald officiating.

With the family receiving family and friends afterwards, at LuciGrace’s Home, 2550 Anthony Place Apt 28, Lynchburg, Virginia 24501, for food, memory sharing, and love. And anyone wishing to bring a dish, please feel free to do so.