Betty Matteo Obituary
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Survivors include,
Daughter, Angela Heidbreder of Jefferson City, MO
Grandchildren, Jacqueline Danielle "Dani" Brown and husband Josh and their two children of Alamo, AR; Angelica Paige Merryman of Aurora, CO; Shelby Laine Johnson of Jefferson City, MO; Nathan Robert Heidbreder of Jefferson City, MO
Great-Grandchildren, Gabriela, Hector and Lilith
Sister, Deborah Hellwig of Joplin, MO
Along with her parents and husband, a daughter, Susan Kathleen Steele, granddaughter, Nichole Preciado, brother, Earl Wimpey, Jr. and sister, Mary McCall preceded her in death.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Eldon Church of the Nazarene and the American Legion. She was employed as an accountant for the Lake of the Ozarks Community Toll Bridge for twenty years.
Per her wishes, her body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Eldon Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Jerry Frye officiating.
Memorials in her name are suggested to Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association or to the Eldon Church of the Nazarene.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Betty "Kathy" (Wimpey) Matteo, please visit our floral store.
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