Mattie Manley Stowers

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.