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Obituary For Mattie Mae Penn
Mattie Mae Penn, 88 of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania formally of Martinsville, Virginia peacefully departed this life on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Mattie Mae was born on August 18, 1938, in Kingstree, South Carolina, to the late Isiah Giles, Jr. and Lillian Chandler Giles. She was educated and graduated from high school, carrying with her a strong work ethic and a warm spirit that would touch the lives of many throughout her years.
Mattie Mae was a dedicated and hardworking woman who took great pride in her career. She was employed for many years as a Sales Associate in the Children's Department at Globmans, where she was known for her pleasant personality and genuine care for those she served. She later retired from Belk, where she continued her work as a Sales Associate in the Children's Department. Her years of service reflected her commitment, dependability, and love for working with people.
Beyond her career, Mattie Mae enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. She especially loved spending time watching her favorite television game shows, “Let’s Make a Deal” and “The Price Is Right.” These little moments brought her joy and became part of the everyday memories her loved ones will forever cherish.
Mattie Mae was united in marriage to Walter Louis Penn, who preceded her in death. She will forever be remembered for the love she shared with her family, the strength she carried throughout her life, her warm spirit, and the memories she created with those who were blessed to know her.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mattie was preceded in death by her sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Giles Davis (Maryland) and Mrs. Maria Giles Fleming (Kingstree, SC), and brothers, Mr. Sandy Giles (Kingstree, SC), Mr. Eugene Giles (Charleston, SC), Mr. Robert Lee Giles (Charleston, SC), Mr. Elmore Giles (Martinsville, VA), and Mr. Joseph Giles (Charleston, SC).
She leaves to cherish her precious memory, her beloved daughter, Cristsandra Penn, her beloved brother Rev. William Giles, many nieces and nephews, along with extended family and friends who will forever treasure the love, wisdom, and memories she leaves behind.
A visitation service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2700 Soapstone Road, Ridgeway, VA 24148. Interment will follow the service at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Drive, Martinsville, VA
The family will receive friends at Hairston Funeral Home on Friday, September 25, 2026, between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the residence, 1409 Roundabout Rd., Martinsville. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Your sister, Rebecca children. sent Ocean Breeze Spray for Mattie Mae Penn - September 23, 2026
In loving memories shared with you Aunt Mattie Mae. From Audrey, Barbara Ann, Teresa, Virgis, Sam Jr, Juanita, Renee, Diane and John and preceded by Acie, (aka, AJ)
Aunt Mattie Mae I know you are now joining your loved ones who have gone before you; however, I will miss our long phone conversations you shared with me about your growing up and sharing the fun things you and your sibilings enjoyed, getting to know my grandma Lilly Ann, through you memories of her, great grandma Fannie, granddad and many others. Oh, we talked for hours sometimes. I enjoyed my stay with you and Aunt Lilly when I was a child. I say all this to say you blessed me through sharing, being blessed by your wisdomly advice (you shared with me), and showing me what a beautiful soul is all about. Really all you Giles ladies are beautiful. I thank God for blessing me with Aunties of your beauty, beauty that I will and try to share and show to my grandchildren. Your legacy of beauty will live with me until the day I earn the right to join you. I love you! Your niece, Virgis Mae.
I'm deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mattie. I have had the pleasure of knowing her for many years. When she worked at Globmans Department Store, she was so pleasant to be around. She always greeted you with a smile. She was beautiful inside and out. She will be greatly missed 😢 Family be encouraged. God loves you and so do we. Norma Gravely and Lillie G.Wilson
Our prayers and sympathy to Mrs. Mattie's family. She was so precious every time you met her. She will truly be missed. Peter and Willie Mae Harris
Ms Mattie was a Sweetheart.. she and I worked in the children's department at Belk-Leggett for years.. I always told her she was my cousin..being that I was a Giles..she would always say "we probably are". Family I'm lifting you all in prayer..may God comfort each of you and give you strength now and days to come🙏🏾🙏🏾❤💔❤
Sending my condolences during this time of bereavement.
I send my condolences to the family of Mattie. She was avry lovely and caring person. She will be missed so much. Always had a smile and kind word when you met her, at the beauty shop -(triple S beauty salon) and when she was employed at Globman Department store. God bless, Fibbie Ann & Dana Hairston
To the family of Mrs Mattie Penn, to know Miss Mattie was to Love Her and truly I loved her. I will truly Miss my Friend, my Let's Make A Deal Price is Right Partner. Love and Miss You Dearly. Chris and Family You All have my deepest sympathy. ❤️🙏🌹
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