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Mary Jane LaFogg Mattis, 58, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.
She was born November 7, 1961 in Northhampton, MA to the late Ernest LaFogg Sr. and Mary Pomeroy LaFogg. Mary Jane worked in childcare for over 35 years and had a passion for taking care of children. In her spare time she enjoyed all types of racing, gardening and yardwork.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Amy Marie Mattis; sister, Sally Mills, brothers, Ernest LaFogg Jr. and Michael LaFogg.
Mary is survived by her husband of 35 years, Jeffrey Mattis; son, Joseph Mattis (Danielle) of Mooresville, NC; grandchildren, Kiley Navaeh Looker & Joseph River Mattis; siblings, Nancy, Betty, Stephen, Frank and Peter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a memorial service for Mary Jane and Amy in early April in Massachusetts. Further information will be provided.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital ( https://www.stjude.org/donate ).
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Mattis family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
The Breithoff's says
Our deepest sympathy. Mary will be missed alot. She was a great person and good friend. Love to all.
Renee boisjolie says
So sorry for your loss. Mary will be missed greatly. May her memory carry you all through the years to follow. Always smiling through whatever life put in her way. Together again with Amy in eternal happiness
Mary Jane Miller says
So sorry to hear this..she shared my name and I watched her grow up into a beautiful woman. Sending hugs and prayers for you all.
Trista Bond says
So sorry for your loss. Mary was such a kind caring person. I really enjoyed working with her at the FJCC.
Thinking of you all sending hugs and prayers ❤️
Cheryl Smith says
Mary is in our hearts forever- she made this world a better place – such a gifted woman – with our deepest sympathy – cheryl and Peter smith and family
Lynn Tobin says
There are no words that can express the sorrow and the grief at the loss of a dear friend, just a hole in my heart.
My deepest sympathy to the family. May you find comfort knowing that Mary’s in God’s hands now. She is at peace and with her beloved daughter Amy. They are now God’s angels for eternity.
In thoughts and prayers,
Lynn Maeland-Tobin
Jennifer says
I have so many great memories of MaryJane. She always took great care of me when I was little and even as a young adult staying at the Mattis house just after college. She will be greatly missed.
Travis Pollock says
MaryJane had always treated me as a second son. After years of traveling with the family for Joey’s racing, I quickly realized she was the glue that held the family together. She was always so selfless and kind to everyone she came across. I’m so happy we got to spend some time together and she was able to meet our daughter in the past couple of months. Our family wants to pass our deepest condolences to the family.
Travis, Kelsey, Elinor, Mary, Gary Pollock
Janet Newberry says
So sorry to hear this! Prayers for healing hearts for all who knew and loved her! May she RIP and soar with the angles!
With love, your cousin Janet
BrucelaFogg sr says
I met my cousin maryjane back in the late70s and often wondered what became of her. Am sure that her family will miss her greatly. Bruce LaFogg sr
Wendy Kutz says
Olivia and I were so incredibly saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. She was such a beautiful soul with a huge heart and loved her family with everything she had in her. She was always there if you needed her and was so good to Olivia. Olivia said she was funny and fun. Our prayers and condolences go out to Jeff, Kiley, Joey as she always called him and the rest of her family. She will always be a part of our memories and may all the beautiful memories you shared carry you through and give you some peace during this very difficult time. May she rest in peace and be reunited with her daughter, Amy, in heaven. God bless!
Sheldon Mansfield says
I so sorry for your loss Jeff, praying for peace and comfort in the time ahead.
Paul E Bacon says
I knew MaryJane her whole life,last saw her at her mothers burial in Chesterfield Ma. My condolenses to the family . Paul E Bacon Williamsburg Ma