Laura "Louise" Mattern

Laura "Louise" Mattern, 90, of Springfield peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2016, after several years of failing health. She was born March 23, 1926 in Knoxville, TN the daughter of Troy W. and Hazel Elizabeth (Miller) Warwick and attended Marysville College. Louise was employed by J.C. Penney for 22 years and retired as the manager of the Domestics Department. Her main occupation was as a mother to her children, and as a Minister’s wife, supporting her husband, Rev. Chalmers A. Mattern in his ministry at First Cristian Church in Findlay, OH and at Central Christian Church, Springfield for nineteen years at each church. Louise spread the message of Christian love by telling everyone that she met, "I love you." She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Linda and James Barnhart of Oklahoma City, OK; three sons and daughters-in-law Rev. Dr. Perry and Maureen Mattern of Monroe, OH, Jonathon and Janice Mattern, and Timothy and Debra Mattern of Springfield; ten grandchildren David (Vonda) Barnhart, Andrew (Aundrea) Barnhart, Rachel (William) Landers, Sarah (Scott) Ferguson, Alicia (Chris) Manor, Joel (Amber) Mattern, Hannah (Jeffrey) Pendleton, Jason (Krista) Mattern, Justin and Jacob Mattern; fifteen great grandchildren Emma, Samuel, Thomas, Parker, Maxwell, Matthew, Cameron, Brenden, Bryson, Kylan, Liam, Addison, Hadley, Beckett and Parker; and a large extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years, Rev. Chalmers A. Mattern in 2000. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staffs at both Hearth & Home facilities for their exceptional care of Louise during her final journey. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 PM. in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME and for one hour prior to the service in church. Services will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM. in the Central Christian Church, 1504 Villa Rd., Springfield with Rev. Stephen Bentley officiating. Burial to follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Christian c/o Christian Church in Ohio, 1347 Worthington Woods Blvd., Suite A, Worthington, OH 43085. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.