Barbara Matthews Obituary

Barbara Jean Matthews, 80, of Wister, OK passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Heavener, OK. Barbara was born June 19, 1937 in Sunset, AR to Claude Edward & Dollie (Shepherd) Malone. She was a waitress and caretaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 37 years, Rayford Matthews; daughter, Michelle; son, David; grandson, Nicholas Newman; 1 sister Evelyn Sue & 1 brother Donnie Wayne.

Survivors include her daughter Karen & Mark Newman of Wister, OK; 3 sons, James & Mandy Matthews of Sacramento, CA, Timothy Matthews of Wister, OK & Kenneth Matthews of Riverbank, CA; 19 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends. Memorial services will be held 1 pm, Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Heavener Church of the Nazarene (300 East Ave. B) with Bros. John Turner & Allen Malone officiating.

Interment will be at a later date at Lakewood Memorial Park in Clinton, MS with Bishop Dwayne Eady officiating.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Evans & Miller Funeral Home

Updated by : Karen Newman

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December 4, 2017

Kenneth Edward Matthews wrote a sympathy message

“Mom im going to miss you so much and i love you very much .I know your in a better place now with Dad,David.Renee,and aunt sue and uncle Donny and little nicky You was the rock of the famliy and always will be I wish i could of been a better son and been there to be with you And i always knew you was in good hands with sister Karen and Timmy and i truly Thank them for taking such good care of you,And i want to thank you for giving me life your the best Mother anyone could ever asks for I Love U”

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