Mattie Pearl Sowell Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mattie Pearl Sowell of Rockford, Illinois, born in Vance, Mississippi, who passed away on December 15, 2023, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Simmons and Mattie Simmons; her spouse Henderson Sowell Jr.; and her sons, Henderson Sowell III and Billy Joe Simmons.
She is survived by: her children, Richard Simmons (Yvonne), Kenneth Simmons, Maurice Simmons, Yvette Simmons-Moffett (LaTroy), Tongia Blackman, Dimitria Simmons and Moneek Drinkwater; and her siblings, Jessie Ellis, Wanda Mae Simmons, Clottie Mae Washington (Glen), Tommie Simmons, Wardell Simmons, George Simmons and Odell Simmons. She is also survived by 44 grandchildren a multitude of great grandchildren.
