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Sarah Bennett Matthews Obituary

Sarah Kate Bennett Matthews, 76, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, passed away on July 26, 2017. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, at Residence Baptist Church, 2605 Isaac St. in Houma. Burial to follow at Union Benevolent Cemetery.

Sarah is survived by her sons, Robert K. (Myra) Matthews III, Ryan K. Matthews; daughters, Robindel M. (Gregory) Jenkins and Billie J. Evans; sisters, Pearl B. Jones, Louise B. (Anthony) Richard, Elizabeth B. Jones and Gloria B. (Lionel) Smith; and brother, Warrence Bennett Sr.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Zachary and Octavia Nixon Bennett; son, Ralph L. Matthews; and sisters, Octavia B. Jones, Ledoria B. Watkins and Joann B. Thomas.

Gertrude Geddes Willis - Terrebonne Funeral Home, 617 Bond St. of Houma in charge of service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Houma Today from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4, 2017.

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Karnel McGuire

August 4, 2017

Praying for you in times like these,special prayers for you pearl Jones may the peace of God be with you always

Linda Young

August 4, 2017

May u rest in Paradise !!

LILLIE Hampton

August 4, 2017

My pain and prayers are with our family as we lose another member. May the Holy Spirit minister with His peace, as only He can.

THELMA GOFF

August 4, 2017

Sorry for your loss Sister Robindell. God will wipe away your tears and turn them into joy upon memories of your mother

August 4, 2017

Condolences to the Bennet/Matthews family

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Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home, Inc.

617 Bond Street, Houma, LA 70360

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