Betty Jean Matthews

Betty Jean Matthews, 87, was born July 26,1934 in Natchitoches, LA to the late Stormy Matthews and Prude Jackson. She was called home by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. She was a long time resident of Sulphur, LA.

She was a longtime faithful member of Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Sulphur, LA under the leadership of Pastor James Gatewood. She loved her church family dearly. For over 30 years she worked for the Lawton Family. Cooking was her love and she is best at it this side of Heaven!

She was a woman who you could not come in contact with as a stranger and leave the same way. She would embrace you as family after your initial meet. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving son Darryl Wiltz; daughter Victoria Myles; Lifetime Partner, Leroy Ballou,Sr; granddaughter, Alesha Wiltz; Bonus grandson, Isaiah(Daphne) Ballou; extended family, Jack Lawton,Jr , William (Christy) Rene, Gerald Rene, Letha Baker, James Ella Kirkwood and a host of family and friends.

She is proceeded in death by her Son,Dennis Wiltz; Daughter-n-Law, Janell Wiltz; MotheR, Prude Jackson; and Father, Stormy Matthews.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Pleasant Green Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Pleasant Green Baptist Church. Pastor James Gatewood will officiate. Burial will follow at Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonsulphurmemorial.com for the Matthews Family.