Maggie was born on January 31, 1934 to Lana Jackson and Thomas Leslie Best in Daviess County Kentucky.
Maggie married James Matthew Mattingly on September 8, 1952, going on to have 3 daughters, Cynthia Gail Johnson, Sarah Robin Olden, and Pamela Ruth Espy.
After retiring Maggie spent time enjoying reading, doing word search puzzles, the outdoors, going to church, and visiting her friends. She loved her family, friends and Jesus.
Maggie was predeceased by Her Husband James Matthew Mattingly, 6 sisters Lucy Payne, Winnie Webb, Mary Ruth Newman, Patty Shock, Rosie Nelson, Betty Clary, 2 brothers James Henry Best and John William Best. She is survived by 6 Grandchildren Sabrina Farler, James Cater, Stephanie Olden, Michael Espy, Christopher Espy, Charlie Olden lll, 7 Great Grandchildren Ciara Farler, James Cater, Elizabeth Cater, Levi Espy, Reid Espy, Bryce Espy and Wesley Espy, 1 Great Great Granddaughter Freyja Farler.