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Obituary For Ms. Matlina L. Cox Baugh

II Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith

Mattie Lee Cox was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Charlie and Photena Cox. She graduated from Howard high school. Her love of children lead her to persue higher education in childcare, where she received an Associates degree in Early Child hood Development from Atlanta Technical College. She worked in childcare services for more than 30 years.

In 1968 she met and married Hosie Lee Baugh, from this union two daughters were born.

She joined The Ministry of New Life Church in 1993 where she served on various auxiliaries and was elevated to the office of Missionary. She was a praiser, worshipper and a powerful intercessor. After a three year battle of failing health, she departed this life on July 1, 2015.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories two daughters, Tonya Baugh and Sonya (Ant) Ponder; three grandsons, Brannan Burch, Quint Ponder and Myles Burch; two sisters, Delores Parks and Linda Davis; one aunt, Rebecca Sherman, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

POEM God looked around his gardens and found an empty space. Then he looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest Gods garden must be beautiful He only takes the best.

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Guest Book

- Chiniqua Wyatt

I love you my big sisters. We have a beautiful mom that is an Angel now. She would want us to pray together and stay together. I will always be around. I love you and I will forever be in touch with you. Your Lil Sis, Niqua

- Chiniqua Wyatt

Praying for you all during this difficult time. May God's peace be upon you all.

- Leslie Johnson

I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Matlina and also share a comforting scriptural promise made by Jesus that we will be reunited with our loved ones again.(John 5:28,29)

- P. Watts

“May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7) May the hope of a resurrection right here on earth bring you comfort. (Acts 24:15, Psalm 37:11, 29)

- P. Henderson