Irene Mattox

June 27, 1930 - February 21, 2021

Irene (Goodson) Mattox was born on June 27th, 1930 to Lura Elizabeth (Turner) and George Goodson in Sement, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker her whole life. Irene married Chester Howard Mattox on October 30th, 1947 and together they started their life journey. She loved her family and considered them her greatest blessings. Irene passed away from this life on February 21st, 2021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Irene is survived by her children, Harvey L. Mattox and wife Alice, and Harold L. Mattox and wife Maggie; grandchildren, Shelly Sparrow and husband Justin, Amy Fischer and husband Casey, Timothy Mattox and wife Kathryn, and Dion Mattox; great grandchildren, Audrey Pham and husband Brian, Jason Dennis, Jordan Brisson and husband Cameron, Sierra Mattox, Zoe Mattox, Madeline Fischer, Abigail Fischer, Belle Fischer, Tyler Mattox and wife Gracie, Morgan Mattox, Lily Mattox, Luke Mattox, and Lacey Mattox; great great grandchildren, Eli Mattox, and Colton Mattox; sister, Betty Wheeler as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Irene is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Mattox; parents, George and Lura Goodson; family, Linda Mattox, Gracey Fischer, George Goodson, James Goodson, Lenora Young, Lizzie Kirkes, Ollie Stone, and Hazel Phillips. Visitation will be Friday February 26th, 2021 from 4 to 6 PM at McCarn Funeral Service. Services will be on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Cupco Freewill Baptist Church in Yanush, Oklahoma with Bro. Rodney Tate officiating. Masks must be worn inside the facility and social distancing guidelines must be followed. Interment will follow at Cupco Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service of Talihina, Oklahoma.