Lawrence A. Mathews, 71, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Barbara Mathews; two daughters, Wendy Kelso (Joey) and Andrea Grissom (Tommy). He also leaves behind four grandchildren, Collin Kelso, Logan Kelso, Jacob Grissom, and Thomas Grissom. Family will receive guests with a catered reception on Sunday, May 28, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St. Olive Branch, MS 38654. A funeral service will be held Monday, May 29, 2017 at 10 am at Brantley Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Vista Memorial Gardens in New Albany, MS. The family ask that memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave. 5th Floor Norwalk. CT 06851.
