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Dinah Matthews Obituary

DINAH CATHERINE MATTHEWS, 12, went to be with Jesus September 17, 2005 after a year long courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 1, 1993. Dinah was strong and beautiful, with a smile that touched the hearts of countless people. Her grandparents, George & Mary Matthews precede her in death. She is survived by her parents, George & Pamela Matthews; grandparents, Minos & Inez Leonard; sisters, Rebekah, Sarah, Hannah, Leah and Deborah; brothers, Micah and Judah; numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and a host of friends. Visitation will be held 3-8PM, Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at Brookside Funeral Home Cypress Creek. Funeral Service will be held 3:30 PM, Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 13000 Jones Road Houston, Texas. Interment will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 20, 2005.

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Kari Bergamo

October 10, 2005

Dear Matthews Family,



I only heard of Dinah's illness on Sept. 14th when my father was admitted to Methodist Hospital. I had hoped to get to see you, but sadly, my father's condition was such that we could not leave his side. He was called home to his Heaven on the 29th. I grieve your loss along with my own. Thank the Lord we are assured of a reunion one day where there will be no more goodbyes.



I delight in my memories of Dinah as a bright, spirited kindergartener. She loved to visit with her friends and everything was a new and wonderful adventure. She had a big smile and warm hugs. Her life here on earth was far too brief, but she lived it with a spunk! Good for her and good for us who knew her.

Steve and Marsha White

September 21, 2005

We were so sorry to hear of your great loss. Our hearts go out to you. Now that Dinah is with Jesus you will have a joyful reunion to look forward to. Our prayers for God's peace and His comfort are with you.

Veronica Ramirez

September 20, 2005

I didn't know Dinah, but she was a friend of my little sister Alex Ramirez. Ali talked great things about her and talked about her a lot. I ache for you being as I have my own child and Dinah is my little sisters age. Your family has been in my prayers and will continue to be. I pray strength and peace on your family.

Pamela Burden

September 20, 2005

May you find Peace that passes understanding. Your baby girl has joined my son Marcus with thier loving father JESUS he will take care of the children. I will pray for your family in this time of sadness.FAITH AND HOPE will be yours in his name.

a member of Pine Valley Bible Church

September 20, 2005

It was an honor to bring Dinah continually to the Trone of God in prayer.



I now continue to pray for the Family. In Christ

September 20, 2005

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Debbie Eubanks

September 20, 2005

Dear Family Members,



We will keep your lovely family in our prayers and thoughts. May God give all of you peace in knowing Dinah is blessedly happy and healthy with Jesus and her Heavenly family. What a wonderful beginning for her.



The Herbert Eubanks family

Karen Summers Murray

September 20, 2005

Dear Matthews Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dinah joins my daughter Stephanie - may they play together in the warmth and light of Heaven. I now run in Dinah's memory and only wish the Leukemia Society's funding of a cure could have come in time to help her. Peace, Karen

Melissa Reding

September 20, 2005

Dear Mathews family:

We are sorry for your loss, but know that Dinah is preparing a place for you some day in Heaven! Our prayers go out to you & your family.



The Reding Family

Debbie Hodges

September 20, 2005

Dear Matthews Family-



Please know that you are in my prayers. Your family has always been an inspiration to me of your love for Jesus. I know you are experiencing a great loss; but WHAT A HOMECOMING IT WILL BE WHEN YOU SEE HER AGAIN! She is well now, sitting at the foot of Jesus waiting for you.



I love you all.

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