Sara (Kitty) Alberson Mathews, 82, of Ocala, FL entered into eternal rest on Thursday evening, May 14, 2015. Kitty was born on September 30, 1932 in Eustis, FL, later moving to Ocala, FL where she met her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, Robert (Bobby) Mathews, and spent the remainder of her life. A loving sister, wife, mother, aunt, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, her greatest joy was spending time with all of the people she loved most. She may best be remembered by her vibrant personality, gracious heart and southern hospitality. She was the ultimate welcoming hostess, whether it be for bridge club or a ladies luncheon. Her comforting and charming nature made even a stranger feel special. The center of her world was her family, especially her precious grandchildren and great-granddaughter, who kept her young at heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sara and Grady Alberson; sister, Ethel Wells; brothers, Bobby Alberson and Henry Alberson.
She is survived by her husband Bobby Mathews; brothers, Bill Alberson (Bebe) and David Alberson (Barbara); sister, Libby Moore (Marshall); sons, Steve Mathews (Vicki) and John Mathews (Micah); daughter, Cindy Brantley; grandchildren, Melissa Gaskin (Chris), Jenny Hinson (Kevin), Clay Mathews, Kristen Brantley, Katy Brantley, Alexandra Mathews and Michael Mathews; great-granddaughter, Lola Hinson.
The funeral will be held at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services in Ocala, with Reverend Raymond Guterman officiating, on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 1 P.M. The family will receive friends beginning at noon. Burial will be done privately at Highland Memorial Park in Ocala. Arrangements being handled by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services 910 Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470 (352)-629-7171. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.hiers-baxley.com.