Mrs. Mattie C. Fields

****MT. ZION IS HOSTING FUNERAL SERVICES IN LOVING MEMORY FOR THE FAMILY OF MRS. MATTIE C. FIELDS***PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAXIMUM IN ATTENDANCE IS (200) PEOPLE & THAT MASKS WILL STILL BE REQUIRED AT THE CHURCH**** _________________________________________ *****NOTE: THE VISITATION AT THE FUNERAL HOME WILL BE HELD FROM 4 P.M. TO 6 P.M. ON MONDAY, JUN 21, 2021. MASKS ARE STILL REQUIRED IN OUR BUILDING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***** _______________________________________ ****ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO VIEW SERVICES ONLINE YOU HAVE (3) OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: 1. Go to Mt. Zion Baptist Church's website at: mtzionkalamazoo.org -Or 2. Go to YouTube and type in mtzionbaptistkalamazoo -Or 3. Go to Facebook, if you have a facebook account. after logging in, type in Myzionbaptistkalamazoo ***FOR THOSE THAT DO NOT USE THE INTERNET, YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE SERVICE ON YOUR PHONE BY CALLING: (269) 206-9635 ________________________________________________ THE OBITUARY Mattie Haynes-Fields passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 11, 2021 at Borgess Hospital. She was born April 9, 1932 in Aberdeen, MS to the proud parents of Coley, Sr. and Minnie (Ward) Haynes. She was the 5th of seven children. On January 9, 1950, she was united in marriage to Mr. Caleb Fields, Jr. Eight children were born out of this union. Mattie confessed her Faith in Christ at an early age at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Aberdeen, MS. She has been a member here at Mt Zion Baptist Church for over 70 years. Some of her duties at the Church were taking care of the flowers and assisting the Church’s Wedding Coordinator. She was a resident of Kalamazoo, MI for over 70 years. She was employed as a waitress and cook at Food Haven Restaurant, was the owner and operator of The Wishbone Restaurant alongside her husband. After closing the Wishbone Restaurant in 1975, she started Mattie’s Day Care Center in her home from 1976 until 2000. Countless number of children passed through her center, she loved and cared for each of them as her own. All of them were dear to her heart. Mom enjoyed her involvement with a group of ladies that met once a month called “The Friendship Club”. She also took pride, and it gave her great joy in making sure the yard was beautiful, by planting hundreds of flowers in the spring/summertime and decorating for Christmas; both inside and outside of her home. This went on for 67 years in the same home. She never met a stranger, everyone was welcome! She was so giving of herself, to anyone in need. She had a big heart and an even bigger smile. She was loved and will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her parents Coley, Sr and Minnie Haynes; her husband of 51 years Caleb Fields, Jr; 5 brothers George, Howard, Coley Jr, Elex and Sammy Haynes. One sister Minnie Williams. 6 sisters in law Leflora, Evelyn, Alice, Beona Haynes, Ruby Burnett, and special sister-in-law Pearline Poplar-McCoy. 5 brothers in law Robert Williams, James Burnett, James & William Fields and Arthur Poplar. 5 Nephews Felix & Raymond Haynes, Stanley & Dexter Burnett, and Special Nephew Darryl Poplar. 2 nieces Mary Alice Haynes and Gwen Haynes Hoskin and a special cousin Clenteria Haynes-Gooden. She leaves to honor and cherish her memories, 5 daughters Gloria, Earline, Wendy, Melba and Deborah (Larry); 3 sons Bradley (LaVonza), Christopher Bruce (Julie) and Travis (Janet). 12 grandchildren Yovonka (Bennie), Nicci, Ivy (Ty), Tiffany (Terry), R. Darnell, Devin (AZ), Christopher II, Asia, Travis II, and Darnell (Tegan), Tasha and Steven (Ebonie). 22 great grandchildren Ravyn, Whitney, Aaliyah, Iyanna, Kennedy, Seantiana, Caleb, Moriah, Jontarion, Yahemiah, Shakir, Savion, Nicholas, Takariya, Xavier, Talaysha, Chance, Trenton, Carter, Jacari, Adriana, Grayce and Ja’Varius. Sisters in law Ruby Mae Fields, Quella Lockett and brother in law Bishop T.D Lockett. Special nieces and nephews Ethel Pearl, Sandra, Johnny, Allen, Barbara, Anthony, Artie, and Veronica. Honorary children Robert Lewis and Brenda Carter. Cousins Walter Whitley and Lillie Bee Vassar. Friends Clara Stewart, Lillie & Irene Box and Alpha Bowen along with close friends she considered family Magnolia Bodley and Rev. Dr. Otha Gilyard. Also, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her Legacy to her children “FAITH, FAMILY AND FRIENDS”.

Mrs. Mattie C. Fields

April 9, 1932 - June 11, 2021