Mattie Marie Wilson, age 23

Lost to gun violence on June 25, 2023 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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Nickname:
8 Mad Dog

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Number of children:
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Personality:
6 Loving and Caring

5 Funny, outgoing, soft spoken & joyous

5 Determined

5 Sweet

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Occupation:
8 Nursing school

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Workplace:
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Schools attended:
7 Barton College

7 Wayne High School

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Comments:
7 I love and miss you so much Mattie

7 I miss you sooo much!!! I love you Mattie!

5 So pretty,and young !

5 Tired of this.

5 I love you Mattie. My dear friend.

4 One Love Mattie❤️ May your smile & laugh be forever in my heart!

4 You'll be remembered in NC! Believe it

3 Still can't believe this is real, I'm so sorry you had bad company Mattie. NC would never

4 I love you soo much, may your family be comforted by Jesus

3 Mattie, I miss you so so much! Have fun dancing with Jesus, I’ll join you one day :)

1 You were such a beautiful person, inside and out. You will always be missed.

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