Mattie Curl

April 1, 1927 - September 4, 2020

Mattie is survived by her daughter Angela Scott. Grandson Peter Scott, and wife Deneen Scott. Granddaughter Ericka Scott. Great grandchildren Andre Scott, Briana Scott, and Kaya Scott. She also leaves behind, her Great-great-grandson, Elijah Scott, who was born on Mattie’s 83rd birthday. Mattie was born to Eugene and Jesse Jacobs in Columbia, South Carolina. Mattie grew up in the church with her family which included four siblings – Ross, James, Eugene and Gracie. Just after high school, Mattie’s family relocated to New York City where she and her sister worked in a doll factory painting faces on dolls. This was just the beginning of Mattie’s lifetime work of putting a smile on people’s faces. She eventually met George Scott and gave birth to their daughter, Angela Scott. Mattie was accepted into a four-year business college in New York City. Because she was an excellent student and at the top of her class she was highly recommended for recruitment for civil service by the military. Mattie married Master Sgt John D. Curl. And over the next five decades they were stationed at quite a few US military bases. Mattie studied for her ordination as a minister. She worked to start and grow churches as well as growing prison and youth ministries in any city where they were stationed. Aside from working with the Military, Mattie also loved serving as President of the NCO Wives club and organizing church functions. Eventually Mattie retired from Civil Service and full-time work in ministry. She eagerly settled into her new role as Great-Grandmother – or “Grandma” – as the 3rd, 4th and 5th generations called her. Mattie served as a beacon of light in this world, not only for her biological family, but also for her extensive Christian family, which spans the entire East Coast. “Mother Curl” – as she was affectionately called by many, faced many adversities. However, she had a unique way of drawing from her own past experiences, to help others become the best version of themselves.