Mattie Howard, nee Dale, age 90 of Calumet City, IL transitioned on Monday, May 15, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Minus Howard. Loving mother of Paulette (late Duane) Rockett, Russell (Mary Ann) Berry, Oliver (Carletta) Berry, and Darlene (Herbert) Purkett. Dear grandmother of 5 grandchildren. Visitation Saturday May 20, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at Covenant United Church of Christ, 1130 E. 154th St. South Holland, IL with Rev. Ethel Southern officiating. Interment Oak Woods Cemetery – Chicago, IL. For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at ww.SMITSFH.com