Memorials › Mattie Elizabeth Chambers Field
Mattie Elizabeth Chambers Field
31 May 1917 – 19 Mar 2012
| Birth | 31 May 1917 |
| Death | 19 Mar 2012 |
| Cemetery | Lovington Cemetery Lovington , Lea County , New Mexico , USA |
| Added by | Carolyn Mackey-Byrum on 21 Mar 2012 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87053525 |
Bio
Mattie Field of Plains (Bronco) passed away Monday, March 19, 2012, in Lubbock at Carillon House. Mattie Elizabeth Chambers was born on May 31, 1917, to Vester Melton Chambers and Mattie E. Posern Chambers in Graham, Texas. In 1919, her family moved to what is now Lea County, New Mexico. Mattie attended schools in McDonald, Tatum and Lovington, New Mexico. In 1939, she graduated from the University of New Mexico. Shortly after graduation from college, she married Ty Field and moved to Bronco, Texas. It was there she spent the next sixty-five years of her life as a supportive wife, devoted mother and committed community member. Mattie loved to cook and enjoyed hosting family and friends in her home. She took great joy in nurturing her beautiful yard. She delighted in traveling anywhere, anytime. She was an active and longtime member of Tsa Mo Ga Women's Club. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Plains, Texas. Mattie is survived by two sons, Mike Field and wife, Jayne, of Lubbock, and Dan Field and wife, Glenda, of Lovington, New Mexico; six grandchildren: Turner Field, John Field, Danya Salazar and husband, Steve, Traysa Zimmerman and husband, Zac, Tray Field and wife, Joy, and Storm Field; and eight great-grandchildren. The family thanks all the caring Carillon Home staff, Hospice of Lubbock, and Irene Jimenez for their devoted care.
Photos
Family
Parents
Spouse
Export GEDCOM
This person only · Entire connected family