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Krishonda "Shonda" Mathews

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Krishonda "Shonda" Mathews obituary, 1975-2013, Mansfield, OH

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1975

DIED

2013

Krishonda Mathews Obituary

KRISHONDA "Shonda" Lynn Mathews

MANSFIELD: Krishonda "Shonda" Lynn Mathews, 37, of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly at MedCentral Hospital on Friday, February 22, 2013.

Krishonda was born on December 29, 1975 in Mansfield to the late Audie Mathews and Betty Ann Scott Sanderfer Mathews. She was a 1994 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School where she was the High School Tyger Mascot. Krishonda also attended Wright State and Ohio State Universities. She was employed for the past 15 years at Winchester Nursing Home. Many of her co-workers considered her a "Mother Hen" and the "go to person". Krishonda was known as "Shonda" and was a very loving and caring woman with a great fondness for children and the elderly. Shonda was a very active member of her church, Journey Life Center, where she worked in the children ministries, was a Sunday School teacher, and supervised the nursery. She was a volunteer worker for the Y-AWARE program and sunrise ministries.

She leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter, Makayla Hall of Mansfield; her "dad" and step-father, Terone Butler; three siblings, Misty (Brandon) Lindsay, Audie Williams, and Marcus Butler all of Mansfield; her maternal grandmother, Betty L. Oglesby of Mansfield; paternal grandfather, Oscar Mathews of Mansfield; special aunt, Tammy Oglesby Macklin; special uncles, Terry Hood of Mansfield and Anthony Oglesby of Cairo, Georgia; special cousin, Tashicka Carter; special friend, Steve Hall; as well as numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, cousins, and friends.

Shonda was preceded in death by her father, Audie Mathews; mother, Betty Butler; sister, Traci Lynn Mathews; paternal grandmother, Velma Mathews; maternal grandfather, Herman Sanderfer; and maternal step-grandfather, Edwin Oglesby, Jr.

Calling hours will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, LTD., 1106 Park Avenue East (St. Rt. 430E), Mansfield. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Journey Life Center, 2578 Springmill Road, Mansfield,with Bishop Ben Gregg officiating. Burial will be in Mansfield Cemetery.

The family will receive friends and family at Sister Misty's home at 258 Superior Street and Shonda's grandmother Betty Oglesby's home at 304 Greenlawn Avenue, Wednesday February 27, 2013 and Thursday, February 28, 2013 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Published by News Journal on Feb. 27, 2013.
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Krishonda was a good friend of mine. I loved being around her. Never a dule moment. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Prayers to the family and the baby.

stephanit johnson

March 4, 2013

To my beloved family, may God keep you in this dark hour and ALWAYS!

Wendy Oglesby

March 1, 2013

Shonda May You Rest In Peace. Prayers go out to the Family.Class of 1994
-Chioke Bradley

Chioke Bradley

February 28, 2013

Prayers to the family of Krishonda....we will miss you at work...will miss all the talks about our little girls...your daughter was truly blesssed to have you as a mother.....may God comfort your daughter at this time....you will never be forgotten....

Mary Fultz

February 28, 2013

Shonda was such a sweet loving young lady, she is going to be truly missed.

DEBRA CLINE

February 28, 2013

To a family of believers we truly understand that God is in his Holy place and Krishonda is now with Him. Remember her for she was a wonderful person. Continue to smile and share your memories.She lived a life so that her Light would shine for others to follow. Be blessed.

Ruby Haynes

February 28, 2013

Shonda was a great person to work with at Winchester Nursing Home. Praying for the family.

Jessica (Rowe-Dillon)

February 28, 2013

Our prayers are with you and your family in your time of need. Our deepest sympathy.
Teresa Johnson-Rooks and Family

Teresa Johnson-Rooks

February 27, 2013

R.I.P Shonda

Keysha Middlebrook

February 27, 2013

My prayers go out to the family, Shonda was a very cool person ,always had a good spirit. R.I.H. Angel

Keysha Middlebrook

February 27, 2013

Krishonda, I have so many wonderful memories of you from back in the day that just make me smile. Thank you for always being such a beautiful person. I know for sure that you are now a beautiful angel.

O. F. III

February 27, 2013

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL EXSPECIALLY HER BABY...... SORRY ABOUT UR LOST

DAPHANIE SNELLING/FAMILY

February 27, 2013

my prayers goes out to the family and her beautiful daughter

patti baich

February 27, 2013

Praying for the family.

Tashia Beasley

February 27, 2013

Shonda was a great person I had the opportunity to get to know and work with at Winchester.She will be greatly missed!Sending many prayers to her daughter and family, that god may bring you peace and comfort in the upcoming days!

Eva Cline

February 27, 2013

Krishonda, my friend, you will be dearly missed.

Aurelio Villa Luna Diaz

February 27, 2013

My dearest Krishona I love you & you will always be in my heart . R.I.P

CLARISSA BUTLER-CAMPBELL

February 27, 2013

May God be with your family.Look to the hills from which cometh your help and that comes from God.

Kim Hairston Dismuke

February 27, 2013

Shonda was a loving and caring person. She will truly be missed.

Sylvia Boyd

February 27, 2013

May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bobbi J. Williams and Family

February 27, 2013

My Dearest "Shonda"

You will be so deeply missed. We will keep your legacy alive for Makayla.
"Forever in my Heart"
Your Auntie Tammy

Tammy (Oglesby) Macklin

February 27, 2013

Shonda was a great friend and caregiver to all who knew here at the nursing home. She will be deeply missed by all. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

sharon valdry

February 27, 2013

My God be with the family I knew Shonda for a very long time she was so sweet never a bad word come out her mouth I knew her by way of Terry Hood and we had many good times she always been so sweet and loving every time I seen her she had a smile on her face God bless the family

Mary Gosha

February 27, 2013

To The Family (Terone, Misty, and Marcus):Shonda will certainly be missed by all that new her. Her beautiful smile, Shonda was always smiling. She was a very respectful and pleasant young lady. She alway addressed us as Uncle Chester and Auntee' Penny. We will miss you Shonda. On behalf of my family, "Rest In Peace", we all love you, Uncle Chester, Aunt Penny, Corey, DeMario and Justin.

Gwen Butler

February 27, 2013

My Dearest "Shonda"
So full of life, I knew your heart was always in the right place... I will deeply miss you.. and we will carry on your legacy with Makayla....
Forever and Always in my heart.
"Auntie Tammy"

Tammy (Oglesby) Macklin

February 27, 2013

I was so Blessed to have had the pleasure to get to know Krishonda. She will be greatly missed.

Lisa Davis

February 27, 2013

My Prayers goes out to the entire family. May God continue to keep you in his prayers.

February 27, 2013

Krishonda was so special. We had so many memories at our church together as friends and working with the preschool children together. I will greatly miss her. Please know we are keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts.

Lisa Davis

February 27, 2013

you will be greatly missed.My prayers and thoughts are with your beautiful daughter,she will miss you deeply.

Diana Allen

February 27, 2013

Diana Allen

Diana Allen

February 27, 2013

Betty, my condolences on the loss of your granddaughter.

Mary Hipp

February 27, 2013

My Deepest Sympathies for the loss of your loved one. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this difficult time.

Kim Brookins

February 27, 2013

I went to school with Shonda...she was an awesome person!!! Prayers for all her family ....

Amanda Carroll

February 26, 2013

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