Mary Ann Mattern, 70, of El Dorado passed away January 6, 2025, at South Arkansas Regional Hospital. Born October 28, 1954, in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of Frederick, Sr. and Olive Shows Lincoln.
Mary was a very passionate person about many things, including a love for cooking as evidenced by the joy she received with Steve in serving customers at MEL’S Seafood until her retirement in 2002.
She was an avid sponsor of Alcoholics Anonymous by encouraging numerous addicts and alcoholics to begin a road to their recovery.
While loving her grandchildren immensely with much pride for their accomplishments she was a true “Who Dat” fan of the New Orleans Saints. Aside from her pride in family she had a love for the finer things that helped her become a true Southern Lady. Mary enjoyed luxurious perfumes, clothing, jewelry and pedicures, always traveling with Coco Chanel Mademoiselle wherever she went.
Mary and Steve spent many hours having coffee on their back porch while watching the hummingbirds during the spring. Since June 21, 2018, the day the love of her life passed away, her zest for life diminished while speaking often of their reunion in Heaven.
Preceding her in death along with her parents were her husband, Steve Mattern, a brother, Frederick Lincoln, Jr. and a niece, Kimberly Lincoln Brouillette.
Survivors include her daughters, Lori Newton (Justin) and Liz Fairris (Cai) all of El Dorado. Also surviving are two brothers, Joe Lincoln (Cathy) of Slidell, LA and Jerry Lincoln (Cyndie) of Jackson, MS and a sister-in-law, Trudy Lincoln of Bay St. Louis, MS. Surviving grandchildren include, Kade Newton (Hannah), Jillian Newton, Layla Maza, Caila Fairris and Trenton Fairris. She is also survived by nine nephews and five nieces.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025, followed by a memorial service at 5:00 p.m. in Young’s Chapel.
A private interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery in North Little Rock, AR where Mary will be laid to rest alongside her late husband. All services are under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
The family would like to acknowledge their sincere appreciation to SARH, ICU nurses, Madeline, Mary Ann, April, Tiffany and Jennifer along with Step-Down nurses, Michelle, Logan, Karen and Casey. The compassion and love shown for our mother during her final days was beyond incredible.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Haven Recovery Lodge, 2301 Champagnolle, Wings to Recover, 445 Industrial Road, or Magdalene House, 525 N. Madison, all of El Dorado, AR.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
