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Lindsay (Little) Mattix, 41, Lenexa, Kan., died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, after a three year battle with breast cancer.
She was born at Reynolds Army Hospital in Fort Sill, Okla., the daughter of Sandy (Musick) Little and Jim Little. Lindsay graduated from Laurens-Marathon High School in 2001. She attended Northwest Missouri State University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in 2004 and a master’s degree in business administration in 2005. Her perfect life included finding a partner and having children. Chris, her loving husband, and her precious twins, Ally and Carter, made her world complete.
Lindsay lived a very full life though her time on earth was cut short. She had a wonderful sense of humor, making those around her laugh - even when her own struggles were tremendous. Lindsay was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. She rarely complained about her own struggles and showed great care and concern for friends and family. Lindsay was a woman of strong faith and drew strength from supporting others who were fighting similar trials.
She is survived by her husband Chris Mattix; children Ally and Carter Mattix; mother Sandy (Musick) Little; father Jim Little; sister Jenn Jepson (Michael Jepson); her nephews, Landon and Ledger Jepson and her niece, Kendall Jepson; her brother Jimmy Little; in-laws Mike and Lee Mattix; sister-in-law Rachel (Chirag) Patel; and nephew Avi Patel.
Lindsay was blessed with many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who showed her wonderful support and love during her cancer journey. We are deeply grateful for all of the amazing healthcare workers and staff who provided such first-rate care at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City and the Saint Luke’s Hospice House. Her oncologist, Dr. Timothy Pluard, with whom she shared an unbreakable bond, played a pivotal role in providing her with the hope and reassurance she so desperately needed during her fight against breast cancer. Services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 11100 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kan. A visitation and luncheon will follow. A link to a livestream of the service may be found at gcpc.org. The family welcomes donations in Lindsay’s honor to METAvivor and BABYQUEST Foundation.
