Merial was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her light touched everyone she met. She will be dearly missed.
She retired from a career of social work for Jefferson County, Alabama. It was her mission to always improve the lives of others.
Merial was preceded in death by her husband, David Michael Mathews, Sr; parents, Tom and Connie Sale; and brother, Tom Sale.
She is survived by her sons, David Michael Mathews, Jr. and John Worthington Mathews (Kristy Leigh); daughter, Louise Ann Corseadden (Scott William); brother, Douglas Sale (Melissa); sister, Eleanor Ann Smith (Mandeville); sister-in-law, Geraldine Sale; grandchildren, Rebecca James (Alex), Christopher Corseadden, Natalie Mathews, Julia Mathews, Emily Mathews, Xander Mathews and Brady Mathews; and great-grandson, Michael James.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Hoover, Alabama.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
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