Funeral services for Betty Jo Hester Matthews, 84, of Oakwood, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Christian Center with the Rev. Jack Smith Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. Thursday at Brookside Memorial Park in Houston. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine.
Mrs. Matthews passed away Monday in the David E. Foster Hospice Unit at Palestine Regional Medical Center, with her son by her side.
She was born June 4, 1927 in Houston, to Joseph Mack Hester and Lou Bedie Dickey Hester.
Mrs. Matthews worked for many years in human resources for several companies. She was a member of Calvary Christian Center and the Eastern Star. She loved playing cards with her friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Alfred Lee Matthews.
Mrs. Matthews is survived by one son, Joe Matthews of Oakwood; grandson, Joe Matthews Jr. and wife Kendal; granddaughter, Erica Matthews; great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Matthews; one daughter, Marilyn Horton; grandson, Robbie Jones; granddaughter, Laura Horton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Condolence calls will be received one hour prior to service at Calvary Christian Center.
To view online, leave condolences or sign guestbook go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com.
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