Betty White mural pops up in Fairfax District with charitable aspect

FAIRFAX DISTRICT (KABC) -- 'Be More Like Betty' is painted at the bottom of Corie Matties' mural on Melrose Avenue and Genesee Avenue, and it's a message she wants to tell the community.

"She was a model human being," said Mattie.
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The mural was unveiled this week. It took Mattie two days to complete it.

Mattie had originally planned a mural for White's 100th birthday, which would have been this month. But when she heard the news of White's passing, she wanted to get to work.



White suffered a stroke days before passing away last month. Fans turned out to show their love and support at her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Since White was known for her animal advocacy work, Mattie added a QR code to the mural so people walking by could donate to the local animal rescue Wagmor Pets in White's honor.

Check out Corie Mattie's t-shirt design for ABC7's annual Feed SoCal campaign.

"She was an advocate for animal welfare and animal rescue. I want to make sure it's accessible to people to give back to the community," said Mattie.