Mattie Philanese Brock Veal departed this life on January 31, 2023, at West Jefferson Hospital in Marrero, LA. She was born on November 9, 1941, to the late Pauleen Wallace and Otis Brock. She was a resident of Bridge City, La., for many years and was married to the late Joseph Veal Sr.
Mother of Jerry Brock Sr (Elaine), Larry Brock (Bessie), and Alton Brock. Stepmother of Robert Veal (Shelia), Willie Veal, Michael Veal, Joseph Veal Sr., Betty Veal Johnson, Linda Veal, and the late Lillie Veal.
Grandmother of 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 1 great - great grandchild. Mattie accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. She worked at L.T.I. Correctional Facility for many years.
Mattie is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Veal Sr. Her parents Pauleen Wallace and Otis Brock, and her stepdaughter Lillie Veal and her godson, James Marquette White.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the celebration of life service which will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Robinson Family Funeral Home, 9611 LA - 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. The visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the service will begin at 10 a.m. Reverend Hardy Frazier Sr., officiating and entombment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in New Orleans, La.
Due to Covid - 19, facemasks are encouraged.
Funeral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 LA - 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504) 208 - 2119
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