Mrs. Mattie Sue Lindsey, age 95 of the Wayne County Eucutta Community, died at Wayne General Hospital November 21, 2024.  She was born on April 5, 1929 in Clarke County.  She was the only daughter of John Wesley and Millie Freeman Gordon.  A lifelong resident of Clarke and Wayne Counties, Mrs. Lindsey was a teacher, community and church volunteer, devoted wife, nurturing and endearing mother, loving granny, everyone's ole girl, and great friend to many.  Mrs. Lindsey graduated from Pachuta High School, Jones County Junior College, and the University of Southern Mississippi.  She taught in the Wayne, Jasper, and Jones County School Districts.  She returned to the University of Southern Mississippi earning a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education in 1966.  Her career as an educator included instruction in home economics, first grade, and kindergarten.  She also taught at William Carey University.  Retiring after over 30 years in education, her dedication as an educator is remembered by hundreds of students who learned to read and write in her cheerful, creative classrooms.  During her career, Mrs. Lindsey willingly mentored and influenced many new teachers along their paths to become successful educators.

Mrs. Lindsey was a member of Kappa Kappa Iota Sorority, Eastern Star, Alpha Delta Pi, Retired Educators Association, and Wayne County Forestry Association.

Mrs. Lindsey shared life and family with husband, Sam Edward Lindsey for 70 years.  She was a devoted member of the Eucutta Baptist Church where she volunteered and participated in the women's ministry.  She loved her time with family and grandchildren, quilting ladies, neighbors, and many special friends.

Mrs. Lindsey is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sam, parents, and brother, John Gordon of Laurel.  She is survived by two daughters and two sons-in-law, Dianne and Dave Dyar of Fairhope, AL and Sammie Sue and Tommy Hendrix of Eucutta, two grandchildren, Wesley Hendrix (Stephanie) of Victoria, TX and Lindsey Brown (Ray) of Atlanta, GA, one great granddaughter, Vivienne Hendrix, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Mrs. Lindsey will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024 and funeral services at 2:00 p.m. at Freeman Funeral Chapel, 1305 Skyland Drive, Waynesboro, MS with Rev. Danny Bullock, Rev. Bradley Smith, and Rev. Darrell Lloyd officiating.  Interment will follow at Zions Rest Cemetery in Eucutta.