Mary Elizabeth Mata

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Mata age 89, of Starke passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 after an extended illness surrounded by her family. She was born in Blakely, Georgia to Harvey V. and Nettie (Davis) King. Mrs. Mata has been a resident of Starke for the last 40 years and was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, canning, and was of the Baptist faith. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Nettie Jerome; sons, Melvin Buckhalter, and Marvin Buckhalter; sisters, Merle Thomas, and Beatrice Brice; as well as 3 grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Rudolfo "Rudy" Mata; daughters, Lela Buckhalter Stearns (Thomas) of Haines City, Judy Lord (Gerald) of Lake Wales, Marcella Bellamy of Canton, Texas, and Theresa Taylor (Robert) of Starke; sister, Alice Brown of Starke; and brothers, Charles V. King (Lounell) of Starke, and Wesley King (Jackie) of Stropshire, England. Also left behind are 21 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel with Pastor Wayne Bergman officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Lawtey Cemetery. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. www.jonesgallagherfh.com Cemetery Lawtey Cemetery County Road 225 West Lawtey FL 32058 US Visitation Tuesday, July 18, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL 32091 US (904) 964-6200 Funeral Service Tuesday, July 18, 2017 11:00 AM - Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL 32091 US (904) 964-6200 Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200