Mattie T. Pilson Bullard Obituary in Martinsville at Hairston Funeral Home

Obituary For Mattie T. Pilson Bullard

Mattie T. Pilson Bullard, of Lithonia, GA, departed this life on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA. She was born November 3, 1943 in Virginia to the late General Alfred Pilson and the late Olivia Johnson Pilson. She was preceded in death by a brother John A. Pilson, (Catherine Pilson).

She was a member St. Phillips AME Church in Georgia where she was a Choir member, a member of the Steward Board and a class leader. She was a past member of Star of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Bassett, VA, where she was a choir member and a Sunday school teacher.

Mattie was a 1962 graduate of George Washington Carver High School Martinsville, VA. She was a graduate of Virginia Seminary (now Virginia University) Lynchburg, VA and Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) Hampton, VA with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She was an Activity Director of Bassett Recreation Center in Bassett, VA.

She was a retired teacher from Clayton County Public Schools, Jonesboro, GA, Henry County Public Schools, in VA and Hampton Public Schools Hampton, VA. She also taught in Italy.

Mattie leaves to cherish her memory: one daughter, Olivia Walker, one grandson, Matthew D. Smith of Lithonia, GA; one granddaughter, Lia T. Walker of Colorado; Two sisters, Gloria A Pilson of Bassett, VA and Joan P. Pilson of Rocky Mt, VA; four brothers, Larry W. Pilson (Lisa) of Cascade, VA, Dr. Harry J Pilson (Olivia) of Fredericksburg, VA, Rev. Oscar C. Pilson(Eleanor) of Winston-Salem, NC and Nathan H. Pilson of Bassett, VA; dear friend Leola Redd Pilson of Fieldale, VA; three aunts, Lucy Pilson and Ruby Pilson both of Bassett, VA and Ida Mae Lawrence of New York, NY, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

The funeral service will be held, Friday, January 31, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at Star Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 1116 Mary Hunter Dr., Bassett, VA, with Rev. Oscar C. Pilson and Dr. Harry J. Pilson, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and other times at the home of Gloria and Nathan Pilson, 759 John Henry Road, Bassett, VA. Interment will be at Carver Memorial Gardens, 2236 Carver Road, Martinsville, VA.

“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” Revelations 14:13

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Mattie T Bullard was born on November 3, 1943. Did you have to submit vital records before preparing the body. She was born in 1943.

She was born November 3rd 1943

Prayers for comfort and peace in the passing of Mattie. I taught with her several years in Clayton County. I always loved to hear Mattie singing in her room. Mattie will always be in my heart. Respectfully, Sherry Reynolds My. Zion Elementary

Family you have our prayers during this sad time. Love, Pap and Willie Mae

FamMHily, you have our deepest love and sympathy. Love, Pap and Willie Mae 6

Family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Mattie will be missed by all that had the chance to meet such a wonderful person. I will continue to keep our family in my prayers.

I was sorry to hear about the death of our classmate, Mattie.( Class of 1962, G.W. Carver High School) When you lose someone, a piece of your heart goes to heaven. Sharing in the sadness of your loss. Linda Dupee-Clark

Praying for you all at this time of sorry, Our family will keep you all in our Prayers and may God Bless Each and everyone of You. Lovely Submitted Jackie and Donnie Simmons Stacey, Tracey and Grandchildren.

I am so Sorry to hear of the passing of your Love One, Our Family will continue to keep you all in our Prayer. and may god bless each and everyone of you.

SADDEN ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE: FAMILY HAVE MY LOVE AND SYMPATHY.(RICHETTA A. HAIRSTON/BASSETT,VA.)

With Deepest Sympathy! Cast all your Sorrow upon God and He will comfort You. Remember lLove knows no boundaries so whenever you feel sad always know your hearts are connected . Lovingly submitted Della , Martha and Brianna

To the family of Mattie T. Bullard My heart goes out to all of you at this time of sorrow. I will miss my cousin Theressa when she came home for visits she always came by too see me. Always smiling and so much love to give, and always a word of advice. Rest now for you are with the Lord.
Lovingly Submitted
Cousin Sarah