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Mattie Dalton

December 11, 1921 — November 20, 2016

Mattie Mae Jackson Dalton, age 95, of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Born on December 11, 1921 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late Fletcher Andrew Jackson and Gussie Solon Bridges Jackson. She worked for Reeves Brothers Mill in Chesnee for 20 years. Mattie lived in California for 28 years with her late daughter and grandchildren before returning to North Carolina.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Pat Ferguson of California; one brother, Broadus Jackson of Greenwood, SC and a grandson, Randy Ferguson also of California.
Survivors include two daughters, Jeanette Taylor of Spindale and Betty Padgett of Forest City; one brother, Boyce Jackson of Rutherfordton; seven grandchildren, Gary Taylor and wife, Robin of Mooresboro, Remona Glover and husband, Jamie of Rutherfordton, Spencer Taylor and wife, Anita of Rutherfordton, Lisa Toney of Forest City, Scottie Padgett of Morganton, Barbara Ferguson and Eugene Ferguson both of California. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Ernie Cole officiating. Interment will follow in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service time at the funeral home.

  • Visitation

    November 23, 2016
    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Harrelson Funeral Home

    1251 US Hwy 221A
    Forest City, NC
    (828) 657-6383
  • Funeral Service

    November 23, 2016
    11:00 AM

    Harrelson Funeral Chapel

    1251 US Hwy 221A
    Forest City, NC
    (828) 657-6383
  • Interment

    Wednesday November 23 2016

    Eternal Hills Memorial Park

    1565 Oakland Road
    Forest City, NC
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