Mattie Ayres Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mattie Ayres of Quay, New Mexico, born in Waco, Texas, who passed away at the age of 92, on December 15, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mattie Ayres to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Benjamin "Ben" Cross and Pollie Cross (Smith); her husband Lewis Ayres; her great grandchild John T. Butler; her siblings, Laura Wilson, Eugene Cross (Ann), Bea Atwood (Jake), Virginia Mae Cross, Wanda Smith, Sue Farris (Don) and Hershel Cross; her parents-in-law, B. F. and Myrtle Mae Ayres; and her siblings-in-law, Edward Ayres, Mary Belle Mason (Wylie), Bertha Mae Welch (Daryl), Ruby Smith (T. H.), Doris Gowdy (Alvin), Margaret Anderson (George), Herman Ayres (Jackie), Crystal Terry (Marvin) and Betty Terry (Kenneth).
She is survived by: her daughter Carol Parish (Bob) of Hobbs, NM.; her grandchildren, Keitha Butler (Gene) of Midland, TX, Kristie Parish of Hobbs, NM and Kevin Parish (Krissy) of Hobbs, NM; her great grandchildren, Colton Parish, Justin and Joshua Bulter; her sister Peggy Knutson (Steve); and her sister-in-law LaDonna Cross. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: John Thomas Butler Memorial Scholarship, 2110 Wellington Ct, Midland, TX 79705 or Shriners Hospital for Children, PO Box 2041, Hobbs, NM 88241 or your favorite charity.
