Caryl E Mattingly

Caryl E. Matting

Caryl E. Mattingly, age 81, of Americus passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026. A funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M., Friday, November 13, 2026 at Andersonville National Cemetery.

Caryl was born on September 1, 1945 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Osman of Bethany, IL. She was the middle child of five siblings growing up. In 1979 Caryl moved to Georgia with her husband and their two children. After dedicating herself to raising her family, she chose to return to the workforce, joining the Visiting Nurses Team serving Americus and Cordele areas. She retired in 2012 after providing several years of deeply dedicated care to her many patients.

Caryl was preceded in death in addition to her parents by her beloved husband "Mr.Mick" Michael F.

Mattingly, who passed in October 2012. Her siblings, Judith Wessel and John Osman.

She is survived by her two children, Michael W. Mattingly (Christs) of Leesburg and Margaret E.

Mattingly Thomas (Raymond) of Leslie. Her three grandchildren, Johnny Thomas (Lacy) of Smithville, Mary Francis Mattingly and Sarah Elizabeth Mattingly of Leesburg. Along with three great-grandchildren, Gracey Leigh Thomas, John Reed Thomas and Michael Clayton Thomas of Smithville.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial donations be made out to The Sumter County Humane Society and/or Americus Veterinary Hospital.