Mattie Ruth Lassiter Gordon was born June 10th, 1945, in Lavaca Alabama. She was the eldest daughter of the late Henry M. Lassiter, Sr. and Maeola Lassiter.

She attended East Choctaw Junior High School and graduated from Choctaw County High School.

In 1966 she married Will E. Gordon of Choctaw, Alabama and that marriage lasted  over 18 years. Through that union, six children were born: Shannon E. Gordon, Shurman D. Gordon, 1st twin- baby boy and 2nd twin- baby girl (stillborn), Sharon M. Gordon and Sherrye M. Gordon.

She lived the rest of her life as a devoted single mother and loving child of God.

With her four children, she moved to Brockton Massachusetts where she graduated from Massasoit Community College, Brockton, MA with her associates degree in early childhood education. She worked as an Educator/ Teacher for over 15 years, receiving numerous recognitions and rewards from Massachusetts Department of Social Services Family Resources and from Self Help Inc. for helping to build a brighter future for children. She would retire around 2005 due to chronic health issues but would remain a devoted matriarch to her family and friends.

She enjoyed reading the Bible, birthday celebrations, special family gatherings, playing cards and going to the casino with family and friends.

Our dear, precious Angel, Mattie Ruth was called home to rest by our Heavenly Father on December 17th 2025, she leaves to remember and celebrate her life and legacy: Children (Shannon, Shurman, Sherrye and Sharon), Grandchildren (Trace, Markel, Mckyle, Annalise, Kayla, Karinne, Tache, Justice, Terrence Jr. and Osaretin), Great grandkids (Melody, Myla, Kaliah, Kaelyn, Kyra, Janiyah, Louis 3rd, Raven, Jonathan, Malique, Hyzel Grace, Rondell and King), a host of nephews, great nephews, nieces, great nieces, cousins and friends. Her siblings preceded her in death (Raymond, Herman, Henry Jr. and Printella).