Rosene Matthews

Rosene Matthews obituary

Rosene Matthews

Rosene Matthews Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Slay Memorial Funeral Center - Aubrey on Jul. 17, 2025.

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Rosene Matthews, 87, of Cross Roads, TX, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Denton, TX. Rose was born June 26, 1938 in McAllen, TX to Fred and Lenabell (Dean) Thomas. She married Elmer Leroy Matthews on February 8, 1956. Rose is survived by her two sons, Gary Matthews and wife Danita and Daryl Matthews all of Cross Roads, TX; two daughters, Staci Matthews of Cross Roads, TX and Patti Thomas of Grandview, TX; one grandson and four granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Veronica Thomas of Cross Roads, TX; and two nephews, Steve Thomas of Cross Roads, TX and Timmy Thomas of San Antonio, TX. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lenabell; husband, Elmer; son, Mike Matthews; and two brothers, Gordon and Billy Thomas. Visitation will be held 10:00AM-11:00AM, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, TX. Funeral services will begin at 11:00AM with Randall Carroll officiating. Interment will follow at Belew Cemetery in Aubrey, TX. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.
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400 S Highway 377, Aubrey, TX 76227

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