Maten Zib-Heru

Maten Ankh Mui Zib-Heru (Nee: Nancy Ann Babington) Maten (Matti) was born in Ravenna, Ohio on March 6th, 1945, and peacefully left this earth on May 1st, 2025 at the age of 80, while residing in Thornville, Ohio. She was the daughter of Earl P. and Goldie S. Babington. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers Albert and Wayne Babington. She was also preceded in death by her grandchildren: Amanda, Andrew, Daniel and great grandson Jaydon, and her faithful Dachshunds Poppy and Lil’ Bit. 

Matti was a multi-media artist who loved to paint and create flower arrangements. She created hundreds of paintings that serve as a testament to her artistry in life. She loved to travel, and had visited many states in the US and numerous countries including Mexico, Jamaica and Egypt. Her fondness for the ancient Egyptian culture led her to study about the ancient Egyptian traditions and to change her name to an ancient Egyptian name. She is survived by her daughters: Robyn Carla Hutchinson and Netri Nit Aru Teref-Ta, and her grandchildren: Jeremy, Randell, Gavin, Zoe and Zorion, as well as her great grandchildren: Braydon, Jaydon, Denali, Denaiya, and Jax. 

Matti will be greatly missed by family and friends. Despite numerous chronic health issues, she led a long and fulfilling life. One of her favorite quotes was “It is what it is."