Mary LaVerne Masterson, age 91 of New Hope, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Baptist Health Louisville. She was born August 19, 1929 in Manton. She was a devoted member of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church where she assisted with the Altar Society, Bereavement Committee, summer picnics and many other parish activities. She also enjoyed quilting, clogging, and volunteering at the New Hope Food Bank.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Michael "Jim" Masterson (2004); one grandson, Ronald Troy Burba; her mother, Mary Thelma Newton Mattingly; her father, Joseph Herman Riggs; her stepfather, Thomas Bud Mattingly; three sisters, Geraldine Lucas, Barbara Ann Mudd and Jewell Marie Hagan.

Survivors include four daughters, Janie Mattingly (Bernie) of Loretto, Phyllis Ritchie (the late Joe Ritchie), Cathy Williamson (Gene) and Linda Mattingly (Ronnie) all of New Hope; three sons, Mike Masterson (Mildred), Johnnie Masterson (Judy) and Bruce Masterson (Norine) all of New Hope; 19 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Shirley Riggs of New Hope, Betty Ballard (Leo) of Holy Cross and Patsy Cheshire (William Lee) of Jeffersontown; two brothers, Carl Riggs of Loretto and Jimmy Riggs (Jeanette) of Louisville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 104 Church Street, New Hope. Rev. Ken Fortener will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation is 3-8 PM Wednesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm by Deacon Dean R. Giulitto.

Pallbearers are grandsons, Michael Masterson, Jason Masterson, Scott Mattingly, Eric Masterson, Andrew Masterson and Daniel Masterson.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the funeral home is limited to 60 % occupancy, face coverings are required, and food or drink are prohibited.