Theresa Miller Matt

Theresa was born and raised in Atlanta to the late Christopher Joseph and Irene Harvey Sullivan and had lived in Athens since 1978. She attended Christ the King School and graduated from St. Pius X School and went on to graduate from Georgia State University. She retired after a long career at the University of Georgia, where she worked as a writer and editor. Theresa was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir and volunteered in many church activities. She very much enjoyed classical music, travel, reading, and genealogy.

In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Miller.

Mrs. Matt is survived by her husband of 16 years, Stephen Matt of Athens; daughter, Dorian Miller Speed and her husband, Matthew Speed, of Missouri City, TX; brother, Christopher Joseph Sullivan of Atlanta; sisters, Nora Sullivan, Mary Sullivan, and Eileen Sullivan all of Atlanta; grandchildren, Christopher Speed, Mary Margaret Speed, and Paul Speed all of Missouri, TX; step-children, Tracy Strassburg and her husband, Boyd, of Las Vegas, NV; and Kristin Matt of Birmingham, AL; nieces and nephew, Allison Swartz-Underhill, Abby Westhafer, and Todd Swartz all of Camp Hill, PA; and Hilary Wells of Atlanta.

Due to the shelter in place order that is still in effect, a private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family hopes that a public Mass can be offered once the shelter in place order is lifted.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Our Lady of Perpetual Hope Home, 760 Pollard Blvd. SW Atlanta, GA 30315 or olphhome.com.

Bernstein Funeral Home, www.BernsteinFuneralHome.com, is in charge of funeral arrangements.