Evelyn "Sally" Matthews

Evelyn "Sally" Matthews obituary, Levelland, TX

Evelyn "Sally" Matthews

Evelyn Matthews Obituary

Visit the Krestridge Funeral Home - Levelland website to view the full obituary.

Evelyn “Sally” Matthews, 95, was born in Odessa, Texas in 1928 to J.A. (Jim) and Ida Mae Preuit.  She was living in a nursing home in Brownwood, Texas at the time of her death.

Sally graduated from Levelland High School Class of 1946.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Levelland where she belonged to the Sonshine Choir.

She was a past member of the Levelland Chapter #797 of Eastern Star for over 50 years where she was Past Worthy Matron.  Sally also served as Past Worthy Matron of Lexington, Texas Chapter #236.  She served on the Grand Chapter Committee Grand Chapter of Texas Order of Eastern Star.  Sally served the Order Levelland Assembly #118 Order of the Rainbow Girls on the Advisory Board for several years.

Sally is survived by her 3 sons, Ronald and wife Renee of Maryville, Tennessee, Charlie and wife Maryann of Rochelle, Texas and Jimmy Matthews of Kingsland, Texas; 5 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Wayne Matthews; parents, Jim and Ida Preuit; sisters, LaraBelle Moore and Jean Leavelle; and brother, James Preuit.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Krestridge Funeral Home in Levelland.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the City of Levelland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home.  (806) 897-1111

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Krestridge Funeral Home - Levelland

505 Austin Street, Levelland, TX 79336

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