Mattie Mae Winchester Smith, age 97, of Lake Placid,Fl., formerly of Arcadia,Fl. went home to greet her Lord November 12, 2009 in Lake Placid, Fl. Mattie Mae was born September 9, 1912 in Moultrie, Ga.to Frank and Willie Mae Winchester. Mattie was a homemaker for her beloved husband Herman who retired from Publix as a district manager. He and George Jenkins, founder of Publix were very good friends and enjoyed golfing together. Mattie moved to Lake Placid to be cared for by her niece Janene Smith. Janene looked after Mattie and her affairs for more than fourteen years. Mattie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church while living in Arcadia. After moving to Lake Placid, Fl. she moved her membership to Faith Baptist in Lake Placid, Fl. Mattie was a very generous person, contributing to the Florida Drama Foundation, which honors both she and her husband Herman. Survivors are two grandchildren; Master Sergeant James E. (Donna) Costin, Mass. and Allison Tatum, Texas. She also has three great grandchildren; Tom Costin and Craig Costin , and Ray Tatum. Mattie has three sister-in-laws; Tiny Winchester, Melbourne, Fl. Monnie Winchester, Gainesville, Fl., and Bonnie Smith McGowan, Lake Park, Fl. Mattie was the last of eleven siblings. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband Herman (Nov. 7, 1995) and a daughter Patricia Smith Costin (July 11, 1981). Mattie will be missed dearly by special friends; Helen Sue Bradford, Lake Placid, Evelyn Walker, Arcadia, and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at graveside, 11:00AM Tuesday, November 17, 2009 , at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Arcadia, Fl. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the donor s favorite charity or church. Online condolences may be made at pongerkaysgrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.