Bess Viola Matlock's obituary , Passed away on February 5, 2025 in Herrin, Illinois

Bess Viola Matlock

May 23, 1925 - February 5, 2025 (99 years old)

Herrin, Illinois

Bess Viola Matlock's obituary , Passed away on February 5, 2025 in Herrin, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home

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Bess Viola Matlock

May 23, 1925 - February 5, 2025 (99 years old)

Herrin, Illinois

Bess Viola Matlock Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bess Viola Matlock of Herrin, Illinois, who passed away on February 5, 2025 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Bess has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her former husband Horace Lovell; her sons, Larry Curtright, Ronnie Curtright and Garry Curtright; and her brothers, Jim Brimhall and Herschel.

She is survived by: her sister Billie Wilson of North Carolina; and her caregiver Robin Greeney of Herrin. She is also survived by other relatives and many friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home



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