Kerzena Grizzard Matthews Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kerzena Grizzard Matthews of Peoria, Arizona, who passed away on February 13, 2021, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kerzena Grizzard Matthews to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vernon Kinard and Rosa Saunders Grizzard; her husband Elmer Nathaniel Matthews, Sr.; and her siblings, Charles, Sailor, Nolan Grizzard, Maddie Rose Harrell, Vernelle Bristow and Christine Mays.

She is survived by: her son E. Nathaniel Matthews, Jr. (Sue Ellen) of Peoria, AZ; her granddaughters, Jessica Adams (Tim) of Peoria, AZ and Sara Sorensen (Tyler) of Mesa, AZ; her great grandchildren, Luke, Avery Adams, Penelope and Emmy Sorensen; and her sister Edris Lovie Lucas. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heritage funeral homes

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