Mattie L.

Brewster

Obituary

Mattie Lou or "Matt Lou'' Brewster was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend during her incredible 80 years of life. On December 11, 2023, Mattie Brewster got her wings and went to walk with the angels. Matt Lou was born June 19, 1943, in Marengo County, Alabama to the late Joseph Bud Shields and the late Mattie Lee Harris. Matt Lou gave her life to Christ at an early age.

Even though she had several kids and grandkids, she always made time for everyone. She always provided support and love for her family. Whether it was a hot cooked meal, a word of advice, encouragement, or just a shoulder to lean on, she was there. She worked tirelessly to provide for her kids and grandkids. She would proudly boast about all of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Matt Lou rejoins her parents, her husband, Alex Brewster, and special companion, Eugene Johnson, and her two sons, Anthony and Gregory Brewster.

She will be remembered by her eight children: Norresse (Amos)Cash, Michael (Harriett) Brewster, Gerald (Toot) Brewster, Jr, Dr. Jessica Parker all of Gadsden, Alabama, Jacqueline(Bobby)Warren. Mitchell Brewster of Huntsville, Alabama, Princess (Joel) Davis and Felecia Parker both of Hinesville, Georgia; 15 grandchildren, Shameka Graves, Narshun(Whitney)Smith. Maliek Parker, Fantazia Parker, Altovis (Lashunda) Brewster, J'avardus (Chulaya) Parker. Jemarcus (Jessica) Davis, Kema (Greg ) Gains, Nekia Brewster, Nekeisha Brewster, Tykyrah Lacount, Tempestt Powell, Kayla Smith, Richard Elliott, Bobby Joe Williams and Destiny Brewster; and several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; two loving sisters, Eula Betty Curry of Rochester, New York and Betty Faye Green of Antioch, California; special niece and nephews, Tameka Gentry and Frederick Green of Antioch, California, and William Curry of Rochester, New York; her favorite cousins, Kirk Holt and Billy Ross; special friends, Kathy Smith, Queenie Sconiers, Jackie Lane, Gannie White, Robert Taylor, Sharon Posey-Brewster, Leroy Chandler, Doris Payne, Toruntso Johnson, Laverne Ellis, Juanda; the Guice Family; the Jenkins Family; and a host of other family members and friends.