Mattie Manley Stowers

Mattie Manley Stowers, age 87 of Rustburg, widow of James E. Stowers, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. She was born in Bedford County on September 26, 1933 daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Manley. Mattie was a member of Tree of Life Ministries and was a retired Nurses Aid. In addition to her husband James, she was preceded in death by 5 brothers and sisters, Herbert Manley, Clarence Manley, Christine Cofflin, Mary Ruth Phelps and Helen Moore. She is survived by 5 children, Garnett Robert Phelps, Jr., Michael Wayne Phelps, Roger Lee Phelps, Phyllis Layne, and Debra Nichols; a step-son, William Edward Stowers; a step-daughter, Velvia Ann Kowalsky; 5 grandchildren and 4 step-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 23, 2020 with Pastor Mike Dodson officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park. When attending services, please maintain social distancing and wear a mask for everyone’s safety. You are encouraged to post a memory, note, or words of condolence to the family by going to the funeral home website at www.whittentimberlake.com. Whitten Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Timberlake Chapel, is serving the family.