She was born March 16, 1929 in Sikeston, MO. to the late Ward Louthan and Mary Frances Baker Righter.
She was a member of Hunter Memorial First Presbyterian Church in Sikeston, MO. where she served as past Elder and Deacon. She was an accomplished pianist and also served as a Regional Cub Scout Leadership trainer; business partner and board officer of J&L Glass, Inc., Charleston Glass, Inc., Sikeston Aluminum Co. and related real estate investments.
On May 5, 1946 in Jackson, MO. she married Lee O. Matthews who preceded her in death on December 9, 2014.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Ben A. (Drew) and Yvonne Moll Matthews of College Station, Texas and Scott A. and Mary Matthews of Clyde Hill, Washington; five grandchildren, Aynsley Matthews, Taryne Matthews, Jacob Matthews, Katherine Gomez and Grace Matthews.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one grandson, Harrison Moll Matthews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel from 9:00 a.m. until time of graveside service at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Tom Bass, officiating.
Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston, MO.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com
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