Mattie Battle

Mattie Rhee Figgers Battle was born March 16, 1947 to the union of James and Mattie Figgers in Mobile, Alabama. She was the third of nine children born to this union and grew up with her four brothers and four sisters in Mobile, Alabama. Rhee – as she was affectionately called – was a healthy baby until her toddler years when she was diagnosed with spinal meningitis which left her deaf in one ear. In her early teens, she was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes Type One. As a brittle diabetic, her disease was hard to control and complications ensued throughout her life. Mattie Rhee attended Mobile County Training High School and graduated in 1965. She was an exceptional student and while she particularly liked math and history, she loved to study about her God, Jehovah, and she dedicated her life to Him on January 14, 1964. She was a fine example of loyalty to Jehovah, a spiritual person who took joy in her ministry and in studying and researching the scriptures to prepare for every meeting. Every new publication released, Mattie Rhee would always be the first in the family to complete it. Even during her final sick years, she would call her sister for help in getting into the online library to do research for her meetings saying “I know you’ve told me before but my memory is not the best.” She did not waver in her love for Jehovah and her diligent studies. A young man who lived next door to the family took a romantic interest in Mattie Rhee – David Battle – and they were married on May 12, 1984. They started off their marriage in Mobile, Alabama but then moved to Hammond, Louisiana where they lived for 13 years. Next they moved to Jackson, Mississippi where they lived for 3 years and finally, they moved to La Place, Louisiana where they have been settled for the last 24 years. Matie Rhee was a Proverbs chapter 31 wife – extremely capable. Her house was kept pristine, carpet vacuumed with perfect straight lines, bathroom towels organized and color coordinated, pantry supplies in her kitchen organized alphabetically. She was known for her homemade cakes and cooking skills even spending some time in her life in a business venture making food plates for workers in the community. Hospitality at Mattie Rhee’s house always included a hot breakfast at a perfectly set table. Always with a smile, she was always willing to go the extra mile to do whatever she could to help anyone without complaint. Mattie Rhee also always kept herself looking her best – she loved for her hair to look good – perfect set, color and style. Mattie Rhee loved card games – especially pinochle and Bid Whist. She also loved word search puzzles. Mattie Rhee’s life is mourned by her husband of 39 years – David Battle; her mother – Mattie Figgers; her siblings and their spouses – Agnes Tatum (Willie); Herman Figgers (Sonja); Linda Figgers; James Figger, Jr. (Cynthia); Deborah Holmes (Rene); Hattie Hill (Warren) and John Figgers (Deloris). While she had no children of her own, she loved her nieces and nephews like they were her children even spending months at times helping when they were born. Her family has no doubt that Mattie Rhee is in Jehovah God’s memory and look forward to their sensational reunion with her that is just around the corner. Mattie Rhee’s Memorial Service Zoom meeting ID 84982813578 Passcode: 461944 Time -12:00 p.m. April 13, 2024

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Mattie Battle

March 16, 1947 - March 26, 2024