She was preceded in death by her husband, Dexter Matthews.
She is survived by three sons, Joe C. Matthews, Jack Matthews and W. D. Matthews, all of Memphis; three daughters, Thelma Williams, Lela Jenkins and Lucy Rutherford, all of Memphis; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at Northridge/Woodhaven Funeral Chapel and Cemetery. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Northridge/Woodhaven Funeral Home in Millington, Tenn., with burial following in Northridge/Woodhaven Cemetery.


