Mrs. Mattie Jean Courson, 87, of Adel, Georgia, passed away January 1, 2014 at Cook Senior Living Center. She was born February 26, 1927 in Adel to the late Uyel Neverson Whittle and Lena Mae Guthrie Whittle. She was a Primitive Baptist and a homemaker.

Mrs. Courson is survived by her son, Jerrell Anthony Courson of Valdosta; two granddaughters: Karen Miranda Taylor and Katherine "Kathy" Briendle, both of Yulee, Florida; two great-grandchildren: Dawson and Dylan Taylor, both of Yulee; and her sister, Sarah McGee of Poulan, Georgia.

A graveside funeral service for Mrs. Courson was held Friday January 2, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Old Ty Ty Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Elder Thad Marshall officiating. Friends visited with the family at the graveside following the service. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.bonefunerals.com.

--Boone Funeral Home is serving Mrs. Courson's family.