Thelma Matthews, 99, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at a Center nursing home. She was born February 15, 1911 to Floyd P. Swanzy and Willie Alford Swanzy. Ms. Matthews taught school in Shelbyville for many many years, and started the first band at Shelbyville ISD. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she played piano and organ at for over 70 years.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, February 26, 2010 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Carla Reed officiating.
She is survived by:
Son, Dan Matthews & wife Kathleen of Center
Grandchildren:
Linda Phillips of Port Neches
Glenn Matthews & wife Becky of Center
Great Grandchildren:
Michelle Phillips of Nederland
Luke Matthews of Center
Daniel Matthews of Center
Great Grandchildren, Eli Matthews of Center
Sister, Bennie Mae Vittetoe of Dallas
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Wayland Matthews
Six Brothers & Sisters
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, February 26, 2010 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Carla Reed officiating.
She is survived by:
Son, Dan Matthews & wife Kathleen of Center
Grandchildren:
Linda Phillips of Port Neches
Glenn Matthews & wife Becky of Center
Great Grandchildren:
Michelle Phillips of Nederland
Luke Matthews of Center
Daniel Matthews of Center
Great Grandchildren, Eli Matthews of Center
Sister, Bennie Mae Vittetoe of Dallas
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Wayland Matthews
Six Brothers & Sisters
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Thelma Matthews, 99, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at a Center nursing home. She was born February 15, 1911 to Floyd P. Swanzy and Willie Alford Swanzy. Ms. Matthews taught school in Shelbyville for many many years, and started the first band at Shelbyville ISD. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where she played piano and organ at for over 70 years.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, February 26, 2010 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Carla Reed officiating.
She is survived by:
Son, Dan Matthews & wife Kathleen of Center
Grandchildren:
Linda Phillips of Port Neches
Glenn Matthews & wife Becky of Center
Great Grandchildren:
Michelle Phillips of Nederland
Luke Matthews of Center
Daniel Matthews of Center
Great Grandchildren, Eli Matthews of Center
Sister, Bennie Mae Vittetoe of Dallas
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Wayland Matthews
Six Brothers & Sisters
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, February 26, 2010 at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Carla Reed officiating.
She is survived by:
Son, Dan Matthews & wife Kathleen of Center
Grandchildren:
Linda Phillips of Port Neches
Glenn Matthews & wife Becky of Center
Great Grandchildren:
Michelle Phillips of Nederland
Luke Matthews of Center
Daniel Matthews of Center
Great Grandchildren, Eli Matthews of Center
Sister, Bennie Mae Vittetoe of Dallas
Preceded in death by:
Husband, Wayland Matthews
Six Brothers & Sisters
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.
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