Mattie Lou Templin, 85, of Chillicothe, passed at 3:18 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in the Adena Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

She was born September 7, 1939, in Chillicothe, Ohio, to the late Emmitt J. and Dorothy Pugh Loiry.

Surviving are a daughter, Wendy (Aaron) Neal, of Groveport; grandsons, Austin and Riley Neal; a granddaughter, Ariel Justus; many friends, including a longtime family friend, Deana Schadle; and many special neighbors.  She was predeceased by husbands, Lawrence Edward Wilhelm and Wendell Templin; a son, Lawrence Dean Wilhelm; a sister, Linda S. Loiry; and an infant sister, Beth Loiry.

Mattie had worked as a Barmaid at the former Blue Gables Inn on N. Bridge Street and enjoyed talking on the CB Radio where she was known as "Siamese Cat".  She was a cat lover and helped multiple cat rescue organizations.  Mattie enjoyed being outside doing yard work and gardening.

A private celebration of her life will be held for family.  Arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to your favorite cat rescue.

You may sign her online register at www.warefh.com