Mattie S. (Parker) Cooksey was born May 25, 1927 to Robert and Elizabeth Parker in Stroud, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both parents and one brother, Samuel Parker, husband William (Bill) Cooksey. She received her early education at Dumas School in Stroud, Oklahoma. Mattie entered her career for 17-years at Beverly's Restaurant, and the Oklahoma State Health Department where she retired after sixteen and a half years. During her childhood years she was a member of First Baptist Church in Stroud, Oklahoma. Later she became a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, OK from 1954 to 1977. Her church history included singing in the choir, Vice President of WMU, Usher Board, Church Clerk and Youth Director. In 1977 Mattie and her husband Bill united with The Loving St. James Baptist Church, Spencer, Oklahoma and served as General President of WMU, Mobil Meals, Hospitality Committee and Mission Choir. Mattie married James Melvin Beaird and to the union, one daughter Elizabeth Louise Beaird was born. She later married William (Bill) Cooksey. To cherish her memories are her daughter, Elizabeth Louise Ellis of Oklahoma City, OK, Grandsons, Kevin Ellis of Murrietta, CA, Keith Ellis of Midwest City, OK, and Jimmy Neal of Oklahoma City, OK. One granddaughter Karla Ellis of Oklahoma City, OK. Her great grandchildren, Dominick Ellis, Gabriella Ellis, Edward Ellis and Jada Renee Ellis. A host of other relatives and many friends.