Helen Mattingly

Helen E. Mattingly, 95 of Mt. Vernon, went to be with our Lord on Thursday morning, February 3, 2012.


She was born on December 20, 1916 in Posey County, the daughter of William S. “Bump” and Barbara (Keitel) Lueder. She married William S. Mattingly and he preceded her in death.


Mrs. Mattingly worked at Excon before here retirement. She enjoyed bingo and crafting and especially loved flower gardening.


She is survived by one son, William S. Mattingly, Jr. of Mt. Vernon; eight grandchildren, Angie (Butch) McGrew, Stephanie (Scott) Crumbacher, Mike Mattingly, Chuck Mattingly, Steve Mattingly, Margaret Mattingly, Heather (Joe) Stinson and Misty (James) Glover; thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.


She was preceded in death by one son, Milburn “Shorty” Mattingly, an infant son, Gary Wayne; one granddaughter, Melanie Mattingly; and three brothers, Arthur, Herb and John Lueder.


Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bellefontaine Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at www.austinfuneralhome.com.