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Mattie Elizabeth Groves

06/20/1943 - 03/08/2026

Obituary For Mattie Elizabeth Groves

Mrs. Mattie E. Groves, 82, of Elizabethtown, died Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Signature Healthcare in Elizabethtown.

She was a member of Mount Union Baptist Church..

She was preceded in death by her children, Theresa Haley and Robert Nelson, her parents Mary M. and William M. Compton, brothers, Joseph, William L., Arthur, Carl and Everett, a sister Mary L. Compton.

She is survived by her son Leonard Groves, Jr.; three grand children, Rynia Hawkins, Seantay Carnes and Jamall Groves; two great grandchildren, Isiah Carnes and Izerha Groves; two brothers, James Compton and Johnnie Compton; two sisters, Barbara (Willie) Simpson and Anna Jennett; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday , March 14, 2026 at Percell and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Lewis Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabethtown Cemetery.

Visitation after 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2026 at the funeral home.

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Visitation

Mar
13
Percell & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. | Elizabethtown, KY

120 Haycraft St.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

6:00 PM
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Funeral Service

Mar
14
Percell & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. | Elizabethtown, KY

120 Haycraft St.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

2:00 PM
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Interment

Mar
14
Elizabethtown City Cemetery

420 E Dixie Ave.
Elizabethown, KY 42701

3:30 PM
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Condolences & Tributes

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Mrs. Mattie will certainly be missed. Always sweet and kind to me. To the family, you have my deepest condolences. Lifting you all up in prayer.

Rochelle Moore Harden

To the Groves-Compton family: Sending my upmost condolences and prayers to you. May God grant you comfort, strength and guide you through this journey. Love you All ❤️

Kathy Durham-Jones

I am sorry about my dear friend Mattie. She has always been herself to me and used to babysit me when I was little. RIP I am going to Miss her and Love her too.❤️‍🩹

Dolvinia Wright

My condolences to Jr., Rynia and the entire family in the passing of Mattie. Thank you Mattie for all you did in helping Joe. You will be missed. To the family, lean on God for the comfort and support that you need during this time of bereavement,

Bettye Lacey McKoy

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Percell & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. | Elizabethtown, KY

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