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2020

Sally Mathews Obituary

ELIDA — Sally Lou Mathews, age 58 of Elida, passed away June 13, 2020, at 8:20 am, in Lima Memorial Health System.

Sally was born November 11, 1961 in Lima, to Frank L. and Ruth (Easton) Mathews who preceded her in death.

Survivors include: two sons, Brandon (Ashley) Barnett and Jon Maxwell, a granddaughter, Ayva Brickner, and the following siblings: David (Mary Rose) May, Dennis (Pamela) Mathews, Jerry Mathews, Richard Mathews, Patricia (Kenny Gruber) Ridenour, Helen (Kelly) Swint and Shelley McPheron.

Besides her parents, she is also preceded in death by the following siblings: Ann Bercaw, Beverly Rupert Amstutz, Sue Mathews and Thom Mathews.

She attended Creekside Messianic Fellowship. She enjoyed drawing/sketching, photography, fishing and cooking. She studied Bible history and enjoyed visiting with friends and playing with her grandpups.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network,1500 Rosecrans Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

A celebration of her living will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com

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

Published by The Lima News from Jun. 15 to Jun. 16, 2020.

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Larry R.

June 17, 2020

I went to school with Sally, and she was always a person who pitched in to help and who was fun to be around. I'm Very sorry to hear about this, and very sorry for the family. Larry R.

Jackie Stephenson LSW

June 16, 2020

Prayers for your family, Putnam County Hospice

Julie Ziegenbusch Bame

June 16, 2020

Sally was my neighbor growing up on Harrison Street back in the 70s. Im so glad we got to reconnect on Facebook. She had a strong faith in the Lord and she will be greatly missed.

cj

June 15, 2020

Special lady that really loved the Lord.
It was a blessing to be her friend.
I love you, SallOU.

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