Mattie Pearl Hamberlin of Rockford departed this earthly life May 22, 2022. She was born December 10, 1941 in Gadsden, Alabama the daughter of James and Naomi Calhoun. Mattie lived in Rockford since 1959 coming from Gadsden. She married Henry "Major" Hamberlin Sr., he preceded her in death. Mattie was employed as a machine operator by Atwood Manufacturing over 36 years before retiring. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, formerly serving in the Choir. She graduated from school in Gadsden, and later attended  Rockford Business College.

Mattie leaves to cherish many loving memories, three daughters, Michelle, Marcy and Onja Hamberlin; son, Henry Hamberlin Jr.; two grandchildren, Courtney and Azaria Hamberlin;  two great grandsons, James III and Rashaad Hamberlin; sisters, Paulette Calhoun, Polly (Roland) Evans, Ruby (Eddie) Ward, Spring (Reginald)  Randolph, Gladean (Dorsey) Robinson, Sherry (Cliff )Bedford: six brothers, Gaston (Cynthia )Calhoun,  Gary (Ticia) Calhoun, Faithe (Juliet)  Calhoun, Michael (Christine) Calhoun, James Calhoun, Rory ( Patrice)  Calhoun and Kerry Calhoun; a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, son, Hollis Hamberlin; two brothers Paul and Jerry Calhoun and grand daughter, Onesija Hamberlin.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.