Mattie Barrett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mattie Barrett, 70, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 11:55 P.M. Thursday August 21, 2014, at her home. She was born April 26, 1944, in Grant, Nebraska, the daughter of Edward and Gladys (Pollard) Pankonin. She married Marion Barrett. He preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, Jackie Barrett of Ravenna, Nebraska, Julana (David) Carver of Almena, Kansas and Flossie (Patrick) Hardwick of Hoopeston, IL; four sons, Arthur Barrett of Wauneta, Nebraska, Bobbie Barrett of Urbana, Missouri, Tracy (Beth) Barrett of Levant, Kansas and Kelly (Jennifer) Barrett of Indianola, Nebraska; one sister-in-law, Clara Pankonin of Benkalman, Nebraska; two brothers, Jim (Joyce) Pankonin of Imperial, Nebraska and Dick Pankonin of Nebraska; 21 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 6 nieces; 5 nephews and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Gladys Schaffer; one brother William “Billy” Pankonin and one brother-in-law Joe Schaffer. Mattie was a homemaker. She enjoyed painting, making quilts, knick-knacks, fishing and spending time with her family. Cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held.

Mattie Barrett

April 26, 1944 - August 21, 2014