Helen Matroy

Helen Marie was born on July 8, 1938, in Hinds County, Mississippi. Helen was adopted by Lewis & Alberta Wright at an early age. She attended Jackson Mississippi Public Schools and earned a degree in Cosmetology from the Langston School. At eleven years of age, Helen was baptized and united with Hope Spring Missionary Baptist Church, under the anointed ministry of the late Reverend James McClenty. She enjoyed ministry as a child and became an active member of the Choir and Usher Board auxiliaries. As an adult Helen faithfully served in the Deaconess Ministry. She remained a devoted member of the Hope Spring Missionary Baptist Church until she relocated to Texas. With a flair for design and style, Helen enjoyed her career as a hairstylist. Always willing to try something new, a career change led Helen to the Veterans Memorial Hospital, where she worked as a technician. Returning to her love for fashion and customer service, she worked in retail until retirement. Over the course of time, Helen’s membership at Hope Spring Missionary Baptist Church would lead to an introduction that altered

her life. When Harrison Matory, Sr. and Helen Wright met it was providential. A love that was forever and always. To their union Delesia, Cheryl, and Harrison, Jr. was born. The family of five was complete. In 2011, during the sickness of her husband, the couple moved to Texas. Harrison and Helen resided with their eldest daughter until he gained his wings in 2014. Remaining in Texas, Helen united with the St. John Church Unleashed in 2014. With a strong desire to support pastoral leadership and a great love for her Senior Pastor, Helen faithfully served as a member of the Shepherd’s Support Ministry. Treasuring the memory of Helen are three children, Delesia (De) Matory-Conerly of Ft. Worth, TX, Cheryl Matory and Harrison Matory, Jr. (Rhonda) of Jackson, MS. Five grandchildren, D’Mozzio Matory, Jackson, MS, Harrison (Trey) Matory III, Daniel Matory, Dia Conerly of Ft. Worth, TX, and Trent Brookins, Pearl, MS. Two goddaughters, Emily Thomas, and Wanda Mattox. She leaves several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The bonus children and friends who loved and deeply cherished Helen are numerous.

S T . J OHN C HURCH U NLEASHED Dr. Denny D. Davis, Sr. Pastor/Eulogist Reverend Elena Carraway, Officiant Saturday, July 1, 2023 2:30 p.m.

P ROCESSIONAL H YMN OF C OMFORT St. John Church Music Ministry “Woke Up This Morning with My Mind” S CRIPTURE R EADINGS Old Testament: Minster Debra Huff Kelso New Testament: Minister Patsy Cole P RAYER OF C OMFORT Sister Mary Nelson M USIC T RIBUTE St. John Church Music Ministry C HURCH R ESOLUTIONS & A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS Sister Glenda Gregg E XPRESSIONS OF L OVE Special Friend – Sister Dorothy Ingram Ministry Friend – Minister Ruth Baptiste Bonus Blessings – Sister Emily Thomas R EFLECTIONS OF L OVE (2 minutes each) Family & Friends V IDEO T RIBUTE “A Life Beautifully Lived” M USIC T RIBUTE St. John Church Music Ministry W ORDS OF C OMFORT Dr. Denny D. Davis R ECESSIONAL Repast Please join the family in the Brown Family Life Center

WESTHAVEN MEMORIAL - CHAPEL Apostle John Williams/Eulogist Reverend Elena Carraway, Officiant Wednesday, July 5, 2023 11:00 a.m. P ROCESSIONAL H YMN OF C OMFORT Congregation “Woke Up This Morning with My Mind” S CRIPTURE R EADINGS Old Testament & New Testament Dr. Samuel Thompson P RAYER OF C OMFORT Reverend Marquette Wells M USIC T RIBUTE Sister Katrina Williams C HURCH R ESOLUTIONS & A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS Sister Glenda Gregg E XPRESSIONS OF L OVE Church Friend – Sister Sadie Ware Neighbor – Sister Tangie Kelly Bonus Blessings – Sister Sharron Harper Family – Sister Tolena Pippins R EFLECTIONS OF L OVE

(2 minutes each) Family & Friends V IDEO T RIBUTE “A Life Beautifully Lived” M USIC T RIBUTE

Sister Katrina Williams W ORDS OF C OMFORT Apostle John Williams New Mt. Calvary Christian Center, Senior Pastor R ECESSIONAL Repast Please join the family in the Hope Spring Church fellowship hall

Mom… We miss you more than words can express. You worked to give us the world and put it right at our feet. You made us believe, with you at our side there was nothing we could not beat. Mom you were a woman who taught us to never lose sight of what was possible, even when times seemed helpless, you taught us how to fight. You have shown us how to manage times of sorrow, to look to the future, and to trust the Heavenly Father for every tomorrow. Today is hard. As you closed your eyes and took your flight all we felt was pain. It is with heavy hearts we said goodnight, until we meet again! Forever Loving YOU! Delesia, Cheryl, and Harrison, Jr. Ou Meme… We celebrate the life and legacy of Meme, Helen Matory, our grandmother. How we love Meme! She was full of love and light. She always had a solution to every problem. We have been blessed with an encouraging and loving family that has uplifted us to our highest potential. Meme would always have a story, a saying, or just a good old fashioned “come to Jesus meetin” that would put us back on the straight and narrow path whenever we would stray. Sometimes it was just “keep your head on straight,” “work hard and never quit,” or” you bet not go to sleep in church.” How we miss her words and wisdom. Meme always took time to talk with us, sometimes with tears in her eye. She was always so wise! She saw, heard, and felt so much. She gave us hope for all the tomorrows that we would live and someday make an impact in this world. Meme could cook like nobody else in this world. She made sure we were fed no matter what. Mac-n cheese, cornbread, sweet potato pies, lemon cake, and don’t forget the lemon meringue pie were just a few of the amazing dishes that were in high demand. Meme, we will forever love you! D’Mozzio, Harrison (Trey), Dan, Dia, and Trent!

H ONORARY P ALLBEARERS

Harrison Matory, Jr. Daniel Matory Derek Matory Lee Nathan Matory Trent Brookins Kenneth Conerly

Harrison Matory, III Mozzio Matory Morris Matory Wesley Sayles

Calvin Day

Melvin Williams A CTIVE P ALLBEARERS - T EXAS Jeff Austin Kent Wilson Jason Stewart Willie Stapleton Alfred Booker Samuel Bronson, III A CTIVE P ALLBEARERS - M ISSISSIPPI Brandon Brewster Terance Latham Cardell Wright Tony Boone Charlie Jones Victor Funchess F LOWER B EARERS Women of Victory A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS The family of Helen Marie Matory wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you. The many acts of kindness expressed during this season of transition has touched our hearts. Your thoughtful has cheered our souls. May God bless and keep you! I NTERMENT Hope Spring Cemetery Jackson, MS

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