Betty Lou Mattern

Betty Lou Mattern, 89, of Cadiz, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Harrison County Home. She was born April 19, 1937, a daughter of the late Monroe & Mildred Blake.

Betty was a longtime member of the First Church of Christ where she previously served as the office secretary. She grew up in Cadiz on her family’s farm and enjoyed spending time outdoors. She was a devoted wife, whose greatest joy was was caring for her family and home. She spent her later years spending time with her grandkids, doing crossword puzzles, watching Animal Planet, and helping her late husband, Al, tend to his flowers around the house.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Albert Mattern, her parents, Monroe & Mildred Blake; 3 brothers, Richard, Francis & Robert (Bobby) Blake; 2 sisters, Martha Ferri & Dorothy Norris.

Surviving are her son, Glenn (Tracy) Mattern of Hopedale; 3 grandchildren: Hannah (Ian White), Jacob and Andrew Mattern; 2 great granddaughters, Caelyn & Giannah White; a brother, Emerson Blake of Alexandria, Virginia; a sister in-law, Laura Ward of Hopedale; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 6th, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. all at the First Church of Christ, 139 North Main Street, Cadiz with Paul Giffin officiating. Burial will take place at Holly Memorial Gardens at the convenience of the family. The family is being assisted by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison County Home, 41500 US-250, Cadiz, Ohio 43907, or Valley Hospice, 10686 OH-150, Rayland, Ohio 43943. The family extends their greatest appreciation for both organizations for all the care and