Mattie Clarcia (Henson) Coffman

Mattie Clarcia Coffman, born September 19, 1930, in Stoutland, Missouri, and left for her home in heaven on the morning of Sunday, October 23, 2022, while in Lebanon, Missouri, having obtained the age of ninety-two. Mattie was one of nine children born to George Marion Henson and Barbara Ellen (Walter) Henson. She grew up and attended school in both Stoutland and Richland before graduating in 1947 from Stoutland. At an early age Mattie made a profession of faith and followed in baptism. Mattie had attended First Baptist Church of Richland as long as her health permitted and loved her brothers and sisters in Christ. After moving to Oklahoma, Mattie was united in marriage to the love of her life, Freeman Reedus Coffman on December 24, 1947, in Oklahoma City. While living there, Freeman attended business school and the happy couple would welcome their baby daughter, Myrna into the world. They later moved to California where Freeman attended barber’s college, and Mattie attended beauty school in San Diego before moving back to Oklahoma City, where second child, Derrel was born. In 1963, the family made their way back home to Missouri, where Mattie opened up Mattie’s Beauty Shop in Richland, and their last son, Gary was born in 1969. Mattie closed her business in 1986. Mattie and Freeman worked very hard in, and out of their home providing for the family they loved so dearly. Mattie and Freeman experienced lots of laughter and joy throughout their sixty-five years of marriage together until his passing on July 21, 2013, however, Mattie, being a great woman of faith, as well as being resilient, kept on keeping on. She understood that life doesn’t always give a person what they want but with God’s help, Mattie kept on finding great joy and purpose in her life, even in the sunset years of her like. She enjoyed pampering the ladies of the care facility by painting the fingernails. She highly enjoyed collecting Barbie Dolls, cooking, caring for her family and home, and quilting. Mattie was a member of the Quilting Club, Garden Club, and the Red Hat Society. Mattie is preceded in death by her parents, George and Barbara, beloved husband, Freeman (2013), two sons, Derrel Freeman Coffman (2010) and Gary Lee Coffman (2021); four brothers: Rudolph E. Henson, Clyde W. Henson, George D. Henson, and James Henson; four sisters: Viola Davis, Ruth Rochon, Veda Boyd, and Mary Krepps. She is survived by her daughter, Myrna Coffman Traw Deberry (Sherman) of Richland, MO; 6 grandchildren: David Traw, Jeffery Traw, David Deberry, Bobby Ryan, Clay Stephens, and Andrew James; 6 great-grandchildren: Joy Netz, Justin Traw, Brandyn Hamilton, Travis Metheny, Chase Deberry, and Griffin Deberry; 1 great-great grandchild, Eric Netz; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Mattie’s heartfelt gratitude for the care in which she received from the staff at The Arbors at North Ridge Place, and at Lebanon’s North Nursing and Rehab Center, and Good Shepherd Hospice will be forever appreciated by the Coffman family. Mattie enjoyed life and loved the people in it. Her tender heart and beautiful smile will forever be missed. Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2022, in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Pastor Bob Lilly officiating. Songs, “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “Unchained Melody” were played. Family and friends served as escorts. Burial followed in the Wair Chapple Cemetery near Richland, Missouri. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mattie Clarcia (Henson) Coffman and may be left at the funeral home.

Mattie Clarcia (Henson) Coffman

September 19, 1930 - October 23, 2022